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A Shot in the Dark: A Multi-Genre Short Story Collection

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From a sarcastic yet seemingly innocent suspect to an obnoxious futuristic wake-up call. A missing wife, a feathery memory, and a not so beastly fairy tale. 

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Welcome to my collection of random short stories! If you're in the mood for mystery, magic, or maybe something other, there's a story here waiting for you.

Includes the following featured challenge entries:
"The Unlit Heart" [JustWriteBits April 2020: She's Missing]
"Wake-Up Call" [JustWriteDay September 22: Secret Files]

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Cover created on Canva
Cover photo "Trees in a  Dark Forest" by flo222 from Pixabay
Cover photo "Starry Night Sky" by Nikiko from PixabayAll Rights Reserved

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One Micro Fiction Story each Day [complete] by LillyRose2020

I have decided to force myself to write every day. I've tried to start a novel countless times, so I have reached the conclusion that it's better to write short stories. I was looking for Short Story challenges to make it exiting, and I found one that I liked; writing one micro fiction story each day, it doesn't matter how many words it has or what it is about, but, I have to finish one every day. I decided this was the best moment to start, it being march of 2020, and me being in quarantine with nothing to do. This is why this book exists, each day I will write a piece of micro-fiction and post it in this book. I believe that I will get better through time if I follow this challenge. Some day I may decide to stop it, though hopefully it will be in a long time. (by the way, it's not complete but I marked it like that because the chapters don't compliment one-another, so each story is basically done by the time I publish it) -Lilly Rose

The Collection: Short Stories, Misfits, and One-shots by AWriterCanDream

Only available on Wattpad Short stories and snap shots of life. Includes fanfiction (Halo, Jarhead, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Naruto, etc.), Science fiction, realistic fiction, Romance, and Greek Mythology. Focused on the emotions of characters, and motives that drive them. Ends May 2017 Cover by @DomoArigato79 **** If you're viewing this on any site other than wattpad, please instead follow this link https://www.wattpad.com/story/54619236-the-collection-short-stories-misfits-and-one-shots , any site other than wattpad does not have my permission to post my work****

Storytime Corner by Thewritestuff651

Hello, my peeps!! Here is a new short story book, the first one of 2021!!! New characters will be introduced, and I will be in my stories, only this time with a different name! So, sit back, and get lost into a world of humor, mischief, silliness, and all kinds of fun, with me, my friends, and all kinds of random characters! Enjoy reading Storytime Corner! :) Awesome cover done by my good friend @Lake247! ❤

Someday - A Short Story by HowlEngel

Life was dull, boring, and mechanical. I’ve always wondered if this would change. If something interesting will happen. I always hoped something interesting will happen. A falling meteor that would destroy half of town, an alien invasion, or even the Apocalypse. Anything, just to relieve me of this monotonous life I lead. “Urgh,” I groaned as I reached over to turn off the alarm clock that sounded like a hundred sirens in the early hours of dawn. The golden sun hasn’t come out to expel the surrounding darkness yet. I figured it would take an hour more or so for the sun to show its shining face, so I decided to eat breakfast and take a bath first. But little did I know that today was the day that my life would change. It was the day I met her. ---------- A short story. Hey guys! This is my first try writing a pure romance story. I hope you'll like it. :D This story will be rarely updated, since I'm busy with school and stuff. So, sorry in advance. ~Just Perfect EDIT: As of 03/29/14 (arranged in this order: dd/mm/yy), this story has deviated from its original "pure romance," into something worth delving deeper into. Quite interesting. And because of this... "something worth delving deeper into," I have decided to continue the story with a PART TWO! Though that will have to wait until after Exile. Or maybe when I get tired of Exile and hope to continue this again. But either way, there WILL be a part two for those who want more zoophilia. Cheers! 03/31/14 (again, in the dd/mm/yy order): Added a simple cover. Will be using this until I am able to draw a better image resembling both of the girl's forms. August 6, 2014: New cover. I like it.

2023 Story Collection by stripper_heel_bitch

This is my challenge to myself to get better and more consistent at writing daily. Rules I will upload a part to a story every day. Some stories will be shorter than others and some may continue over multiple days, but I will upload everyday, no matter the quality. Consistency over perfection. Important Some might be good, some might be horrible. Good thing I'm doing this for me and not for you. I'd be grateful for any feedback though, I have a lot to learn.

The Color of The Guardians in Earth by WildFantasy07

Well... This is one of the stories that I created for my "1st Love"...😇 This story will have "Fantasy" and "Mystery" that will shocked you... And it will change your POV in our world...😏 But chill because this is only my own original story...😊 Your "Vote" and "Comments" will be my Happiness...🤭 And it will be my "Great Honor" if you will follow me...🤗

Salamangka: 12SS 2020 by joelsalamangka

Contained here are my submissions to complete the 12 Short Stories in 12 Months Challenge over at Deadlines For Writers (deadlinesforwriters.com). They generally fall under the urban fantasy genre and are shared here, as-is, without any editing, for posterity -- warts and all! This was my first year participating, and the first time I've ever written consistently and seriously over an extended period of time, so pardon the newbie mistakes. That said, I am grateful to Deadlines for Writers and its community, but most especially to Mia Botha, the site's creator and owner! I learned a lot over the past year, and look forward to applying those to all my further writing! Without further ado, here are my 12 Short Stories for 2020. Enjoy!

Flumptober - 2022 by Ginnivee

I saw these great prompts in @LuckyBugBooks 's Flumptober book, so I've decided to try my hand at the challenge! I'm a little nervous, cuz this is my first time doing something like this, but I'm mostly excited because this sounds like a lot of fun! Keep in mind, most (if not all) of these prompts are short stories/one-shots, so don't come expecting a long, fulfilled story with a plot. Cover made by fanart I found online and Canva.

2018 Writing Scrapbook by kwexell82304

I have already filled my previous writing scrapbook consisting of poetry and short stories from past years. This is a collection of all of my short stories and poetry written over the course of 2018. Contents: 1. Lanterns in the Sky (Sci-Fi) 2. The Lion and the Lamb (Historical Fiction/Romance) 3. King of the Sky (Historical Fiction) 4. Maiden of the Mist (Sci-Fi) 5. Pillars of Sand (Romance) 6. Entwined (Fan-Fiction/Romance) 7. Little Cabin in the Woods (Romance) 8. The Butterfly Princess (Romance) 9. The Technicolored Eyes (Sci-Fi) 10. The Monarch's Suitor (Fantasy/Romance) 11. Shattered Clay (Romance) 12. The Motherless Boy (General Fiction)- This follows the story of a boy upset over his mother's death. 13. The Writer (General Fiction)- A boy watches a group of friends and writes about their personalities. 14. Colorless World (Sci-Fi)\ 15. A Brethren of Evil (Fantasy) 16. Maple (General Fiction) 17. The Force 18. If Only (Sci-Fi/Romance) 19. The Angel from Hell (Historical Fiction/Romance) 20. Life (Romance) 21. Lust (Poem) 22. Restraint (Poem) 23. Unreciprocated (Poem) 24. Eyes (Poem) 25. Blackmail (Poem) 26. Truthful Rumors (Romance) 27. The Devil (Political Comedy) 28. The Girl Who Annotates (General Fiction) 29. The Snake Boy (Fan-Fiction) 30. Elementary (Romance) 31. Mute (Fantasy) 32. Stormtrooper (Fan-Fiction) 33. Cannabis (General Fiction) 34. The Secondary Character (Comedy/Fan-Fiction) 35. The Finish Line (General Fiction) 36. Victory (Historical Fiction) 37. Home (Fantasy) 38. The Colt (General Fiction) 39. Mitchell's Story (Romance) 40. The Workers (Poem)

The Fatal Crush by sorenavit

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One Micro Fiction Story each Day [complete] cover

The Collection: Short Stories, Misfits, and One-shots cover

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Someday - A Short Story cover

2023 Story Collection cover

The Color of The Guardians in Earth cover

Salamangka: 12SS 2020 cover

Flumptober - 2022 cover

2018 Writing Scrapbook cover

The Fatal Crush cover

One Micro Fiction Story each Day [complete]

I have decided to force myself to write every day. I've tried to start a novel countless times, so I have reached the conclusion that it's better to write short stories. I was looking for Short Story challenges to make it exiting, and I found one that I liked; writing one micro fiction story each day, it doesn't matter how many words it has or what it is about, but, I have to finish one every day. I decided this was the best moment to start, it being march of 2020, and me being in quarantine with nothing to do. This is why this book exists, each day I will write a piece of micro-fiction and post it in this book. I believe that I will get better through time if I follow this challenge. Some day I may decide to stop it, though hopefully it will be in a long time. (by the way, it's not complete but I marked it like that because the chapters don't compliment one-another, so each story is basically done by the time I publish it) -Lilly Rose