Shortys2025 Stories

Thoughts can suffocate. They build their own delirium, and they crown ego while freezing love. This poem is a sharp reflection on pride, hatred, and the small cruelties that reveal who we really are.

Through the toughness of life, Through your first heartbreak, Through a dark time, An unfortunate past But also your love, And your "THE ONE" in your life....... This is a collection of poems and compositions, I have written throughout my teenage life. It is not a story but lines of my feelings, so I hope you guys like it Most of them are written by me.

#Shortys 2025 Shortlister #Shortys 2025 Longlister Where Dreams Hide Behind The Reality Rose never wanted riches, fame, or glory. She only wanted to run-into the woods, into her books, into a world where she could finally belong. Legends speak of the River Serene: Under the full moon, its waters part, opening a hidden path to realms where dreams come alive. The villagers call it a curse. A graveyard of wanderers who stepped into the waters and never returned. But Rose has come too far to turn back. Beneath the river lies either her escape... Or her end.

Musk on Mars wasn't supposed to be this way. Elon's dream of making Humanity Multi-planetary would end in a Big Bang. Thanks, SpaceX. A flash fiction maybe story.

After his wife dies, John must find ways to cope, and his son abruptly coming back into his life doesn't help. - It was 53 years of marriage-he knew every single thing about her from her daily routine to the number of wrinkles that decorated her skin. His love for her grew even more as the time went by. So after she passed, John found it hard to move on with his life-how is it even possible to do such a thing? She tied his shoes when his back was too tight to move. She cooked him breakfast every morning and was the only one to tell him he needed to gain some weight. She gave him comfort when the storms came, singing to him as if he were a child. But now she's gone and John is hesitant to even turn the knob when someone familiar knocks on his door.

(1/2) A hidden Wonderland calls every night at 11 p.m. - beautiful, dangerous, and stained with secrets. Step inside, and you may never come back the same. 🌑🕰️

- T H E H U N T E R S - All sought different treasures, All became their hunt. - T H E C O L L E C T I O N - One bled in words, Darker and more visceral than blood. The other bled out his breath, He couldn't stop to catch himself. The third bled in memories, His breath, pure marble dust. The fourth one was dead, He didn't bleed at all..

Lee Surin is everyone's jewel. She is gorgeous, a model and everyone's idol. Everyone adores her. Little does the world know that she is living a lie - a dirty, little lie. Lee Surin, an aspiring model, got into a car accident on her way home. She wakes up to an expensive hospital where she is told the devasting news that she will be paralyzed forever. A genie offered her two options - live and embrace her new life, or live a lie of being the disappeared model Kim Hia. Accepting to live a lie though knowing her original life will be on the line, does she enter the world of Kim Hia, constantly criticized in the spotlight as well as meeting three men who will shake up her world. But what happens when two people know of her secret?

1936 Chicago. Mark Wilson takes over his father's crime empire upon his death. The only problem is if he wants to keep it, according to his father's will, he must share it with his half-brother. His incompetent half-brother, that is. #Shortys2025 Original Title: The Clueless Criminal #Shortys2025 Status: I lost the Shortys but if this description piques your interest, feel free to read this short story full of insanity.

Wilted Flowers, Forever Blooms is a poignant and deeply emotional collection of poetry that celebrates the beauty of resilience and the transformative power of love. With vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling, this book takes you on a journey through the seasons of life-capturing the struggles, triumphs, and quiet moments that shape us. Each poem is a reflection of the human experience, exploring themes of heartbreak, hope, healing, and growth. From the soft whispers of spring's promise to the gentle strength of enduring winters, these verses honor the delicate balance between life's fragility and its enduring beauty. Perfect for readers seeking comfort, inspiration, or a deeper connection to their own journey, Wilted Flowers, Forever Blooms will leave you breathless, moved, and ready to embrace the bloom within.

Random short stories written by ✨ME✨ Most of these are probably for contests because I need prizes to motivate me and I can't write nothin without a prompt. Anyhoo I hope you enjoy my crappy lil stories<333 Thanks for reading, my gorgeous froggies 🐸❤️💞

A sad poem detailing how people can be so focused on their own lives that it's easy to shut out the pain of the people around them. #1 in choosekindness #2 in wattpadevents 10/05/2026

Only 5 special poems included inside! About: 1. Mental health 2. Competitive world 3. Standard

A bitter-sweet journey to self-acceptance and taking control over one's own life.

Read an original poem, written by S.B. Stark.

Originally from "Assorted, Disordered Thoughts"; this is a copy for The Shortys. Author Note: For those who suffer from ADHD. This is my message of recognition. I am you, we are me. It's not merely a children's condition; there is no "free".

Are you living in black and white? In faded colors? Do you miss the way things used to be?

When flames consume a building, every second matters. Evan had to decide: save his brother, or save strangers. He made his choice. But in the ashes of that fire, one family grieves, his team whispers betrayal- and Evan must face a truth darker than smoke: Heroes aren't always clean. 🔥 One choice. Two lives. Endless consequences.

Rhapsody is a symphony of emotions-love, obsession, heartbreak, and longing. Each poem is a note, a pulse, a glimpse into the intensity of the human heart. A collection of poems.

A curse to break. A love to hold onto. A journey that seems to never end. Will Nova find the gem before he kingdom falls forever? Will Ray keep his love in check, making sure she is sane throughout?