Vignettes Stories

A collection of vignettes and short stories written on a whim as writing practice. Every chapter is a stand alone story.

Are you a literary short story writer? Do you like exploring the human experience through prose? This book shows you how to make literary sketches called Vignettes (Vin-NAY). Write in a notebook or type on a device, edit your sketches and add literary devices for effect, and starting counting your fans. 🐢 Be the creator -Learn how to apply and utilize features of language and notice more through your senses. 🐢 Get productive with editing -turn your raw writing into a polished diamond with editing and revision techniques. 🐢 Share your literary prose and show off your literary prowess to your friends and family.

"The other day, I was wondering, do you still draw me?"

I have, over time, written many short stories,"Short-Shorts" as they are call by some, and by request I am putting them together into one collection for my readers; I will be adding to it as time allows. Love, peace, and freedom. Olan

A story about giving up told in short vignettes.

Learn more about the Four Realms A collection of vignettes about some of the lives that people live in the fantasy world I have created. Not a story in the traditional sense but rather an insight into the world through ordinary people's eyes. The cover image, of a bronze dragon making it rain "On the leeks but not the wheat" relates to the first snapshot, but does not belong to me.

Basically if theres something i have an idea for i write down here for one of my stories. This has spoilers for my stories.

You have walked this bridge a thousand times. (Image copyright of Abby Nierman www.abbyybba.tumblr.com)

these don't go together unless I say so. these stories are part of who I am, the heart of me. published on quotev as "stills | short stories/vignettes/poetry"

A book of vignettes on gods, goddesses, myths, and legends.

Broken, alone, and suicidal after being forced out of the closet by his supposed best friend, Maxxie Josephs decides on the unthinkable- suicide. But when things don't go to plan and he survives, he's trapped in his own personal hell of forced treatment, and forced to being to tackle the insurmountable struggles in his life. Inspired by real events and people in the author's life, "Ripples" is told in a series of vignettes, following around several people who are being currently impacted by Maxxie's choice.

A short vignette about the night when the stars fall to the ground to join us.

thoughts written down before they are gone. i realize that the first few chapters of this no longer apply to how i feel now. please stick with me through the parts of this in which i talk about someone i loved. its not all lovesick.

Love is an adventure of epic proportions. Through vignettes in non-chronological order, the reader falls into Arlo and Juniper's world of navigating love and young adulthood. I plan on updating this one often so stay tuned!

The scariest thing about death is the aftermath.

The Earth is entering another ice age. If I say more it will be ruined. Please read!

Discover the heart of two languages-one story at a time. In English Tagalog Phrases Told Like a Story, everyday expressions are transformed into moments of warmth, wonder, and memory. Blending English and Tagalog with an eye for rhythm, culture, and emotional resonance, each phrase is gently woven into short, vignette-style reflections-part phrasebook, part quiet meditation. Whether you're reconnecting with your roots, learning Tagalog for the first time, or simply savoring the shared spaces between languages, this collection invites you to feel the pulse of daily life across two tongues. These aren't just translations-they're stories that whisper, linger, and speak to something more universal: the language of the soul. Perfect for bilingual readers, language learners, and anyone who loves narratives that live between the lines.

poems, essays, and thoughts about love

a collection of poems.