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Fancy writing some short fiction?

This collection contains a series of prompts that can be used as a personal challenge, a way to compete with your fellow Wattpadders and of course a great place to find some great stories. Everything from vignettes to flash fiction, a celebration of all things Short StoryAll Rights Reserved

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THE SHORTYS by ShortStory

Welcome to The Shortys, a bite-sized writing challenge for poets and short story writers, brought to you by the ShortStory and Poetry profiles!

Wendizzy's Writer Room by Wendizzy

In this book, you'll get a behind the scenes look at how your favorite characters were born, my creative process, and the dirty details never before revealed. Tex's Camp Q&A: Come sit by the fire and ask me whatever you'd like. We can roast marshmallows, tell scary stories, and hang out in the comments like a big, happy family. Gator's Backstage Pass: A place full of secrets. Learn the-sometimes embarrassing-details on how my wildest scenes came to life, facts about the characters, the process, and myself.

Paranormal Prompts by Paranormal

Have you found yourself stuck in the middle of a particularly bad writer's block? Need a dose of inspiration? Or are you simply looking for some creativity to kick-start your newest novel? Then look no further! Paranormal Prompts aims to bring you weekly prompts that will inspire your creativity and help those writers that find themselves in a writer's slump. Paranormal Prompts seeks to showcase your talent as paranormal writers to the rest of our community and readers. If you're in need of inspiration then you've found the right book!

Wattpad Amour by _dreamer_-_

"Hey!" "Hi!" "Do you know something?" "*giggles* how can I know if you don't tell me." "Your writing sucks!" "WHAT!!" "..." "HEY! WHAT DO U MEAN MY WRITING SUCKS!!" "..." "UGHH..." Serena Yvonne, 16 years old high school girl once finds a message in her wattpad account. Replying the message, she hopes that she will get some good reviews about her book. But her hopes break into pieces when the other person replies. It is a tale about a cheesy romantic wattpad writer and the skeptical non-believer, who only believes that 'Love doesn't exist in this world'. What will happen when these two meet each other. Read to find out how fate brings them together. ~•~•~•~•~•~•~•~ HIGHEST RANK #51 IN SHORT STORY

Open Novella Contest 2025 by OpenNovellaContest

The Open Novella Contest is back for 2025! Join a society of writers and take on the challenge to create a timeless 20,000+ word novella in 12 weeks! Your epic quest begins February 1st, 2025 - so mark your calendars with this date!

Silent Sadness by redsforever13

When blossom loses her voice by saving her sisters lives, how does she cope? Then the professor leaves them because of her and dealing with a boy gang trying to get in her pants everyday. She hates life but to make it worse a red eyed boy, brick, comes into her life claiming that he owns her. Does she end it all or stay strong like the girl she use to be for her sisters, Mitch and princess? Read and find out, you may like it. (;

Mother's Hand by Tim

Blade Runner meets Orwell's 1984 in Mother's Hand. Set in a crumbling dystopian future, Earth is ruled by the all-seeing and unforgiving Mother. Kal dutifully donates his body to the military for four years while his consciousness is stored. He will wake up with no memories of the things his body has done in war. Six years later, Kal wakes screaming a name he doesn't know. As he tries to reconnect with his former life he soon realizes that Mother is not finished with him yet. As Kal fights to avoid capture he begins to peel back the lies that surround Mother's system and must discover the truth about his past before it's too late.

𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 by authorosee

𝗦𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗼𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿 His 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗿𝗲 "Damm, whenever you're in my arms, I feel like I might crush you. You're so delicate," he said, kissing her cheek. "Huh?" "It took me three years to hug you, and today you let him hug you, huh?" he asked, trying to control his anger. "He is your brother," she said, trying to move from his grip. "So what? It doesn't matter. We'v been married for a month, and you didn't allow me to kiss you. But today, you hug him? I'm very upset," he said, looking straight into her eyes. "I'm sorry," she said. "I'm a very loyal and possessive man. Just because I haven't kissed or touched you doesn't mean I can't. Now, what will you do to make it up to me?" "I... I will..." "You will what?" "I will sit on your lap and feed you," she said. "From now on, you'll do this every morning and night."

Moons Apart | Ferry's Tale # 3 by angelapoppe

The great land of Akna is under the threat of the Hollowers, the infamous enemy no one seems to know about. As his fairy abilities are growing, so are Ferry's doubts about his purpose in this strange, new world -- is he really the Saviour of Akna or he's just a tool in a twisted game of power led by obscure forces? In a turn of unexpected events, Ferry loses his magical skills and is forced to run and hide from his own people along with Matilda with whom he has a complicated relationship. To gain his abilities back, Ferry must complete five magical tasks. Mere humans now, Ferry and Matilda must find their way back to their friends and to the Moon's Tear in a world hostile to humans. Furthermore, the fae folk seems to be the reason for the unexplained disappearances of people in the human world. Will they be able to succeed in a foreign, dangerous land? And how are they going to complete this difficult challenge when their feelings for each other are growing with each task?

Met By Chance, Stayed By Choice. by Satan_I_Guess

Tyler joseph is a quiet 16 year old boy living alone in small apartment. He was homeschooled up until he turned 15 when his family was tragically killed in a car crash while he was attending piano practice. Since then he'd pretty much been living off of welfare and his parents life insurance, getting by penny by penny and barely leaving the small enclosure. He'd become extremely depressed since the accident. His very few friends who he once yearned to see constantly, were barely ever around anymore. And by now he'd quit all schooling and gave up with it all. He was done with this life. Josh dun is a 16 year old boy who'd been living away from home since he was 14 when his parents kicked him out. They didn't have enough money to support him and themselves. But he was just a kid with a dead end minimum wage job. And eventually it wasn't enough. He got fired for showing up late on his fifteenth birthday. With no where else to turn, he went into prostitution. Selling the only thing he had left so he'd have a place to call home. He had hit rock bottom. But still he kept a positive attitude and fought through the negative thoughts and horrible events that clouded his young life. Today was Tyler's birthday and he was annoyed as much as he was surprised to hear his cell phone ring loudly at 12 am beside him on his nightstand.He briskly picked up to hear one of his old friends on the phone and more voices he recognized in the background. He was bombarded by voices all sending the same message: happy birthday, be ready by 6 because we're all coming over. The line went down and Tyler groaned as he showered, got dressed, and then binge watched pretty little liers till there was a knock at the door. He got up and opened it with a slightly annoyed glance as he noticed an unfamiliar face. "Who's that?" he muttered inviting everyone in one by one. Even the purple haired fellow he didn't quite know yet. "Him? Oh, hes part of your present. He's a prostitite." he snickered.

The Mechanic by AfricanSotho

As Faizal showed her around, she often caught him staring at her when he didn't think she was looking. He had been giving her the same look the very first day they met and as flattered as she was that he was sort of attracted to her, 26 was way younger than she would have entertained. The youngest she could do was 30 and even that was stretching it for her because truth was, she liked older guys. Guys as old as Bert Acheampong or even older, as long as they were 15+ years younger than her father. Female mechanic, Sebina, has to make a decision between two men, one younger and one older.

The Heart of the Sea by Jeannette_M_C

Eryx, a deckhand aboard the Iron Heart, has long accepted the harsh life at sea under the fearsome Captain Blackhart. Keeping to himself, Eryx knows his place-until the crew captures a mermaid. Stolen from the waves, the mermaid becomes a prisoner, unable to return to the ocean. Her presence is said to protect against sea monsters and sirens, but Blackhart sees only the wealth she could bring as a prize for the King of Kaldur. In exchange for her freedom, the mermaid strikes a deal with Blackhart: she will lead him to the long-lost wreck of the Fidelis, a ship fabled to carry unimaginable riches. The crew is eager for the promised treasure, but Eryx, the only one who notices the mermaid's quiet suffering, finds himself drawn to her. As he secretly tends to her wounds, a bond forms between them, forcing Eryx to question his role on the ship and his loyalty to a captain consumed by greed. As the Iron Heart sails ever closer to the treasure, the journey becomes perilous. The sea grows restless, its winds carrying whispers of curses and ancient powers. Eryx senses a danger far greater than the treasure they seek-a force stirring beneath the waves, tied to the mermaid and the Fidelis. Torn between his duty to the crew and his desire to help the mermaid escape, Eryx faces a choice that could doom them all. With the Iron Heart on the brink of finding the fabled wreck, Eryx must decide where his allegiance truly lies-whether some treasures are worth the cost of freedom. But the sea never forgets what it's lost, and it always demands a price.

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TROJAN [Undergoing micro editing] by Read-aholic2006

When EURIEKA's latest project produces a brilliant intracerebral circuit that allows its users to communicate with the electronic world by merely thinking, the revolutionary invention quickly gains popularity, attracting buyers from across the globe. However, something dark and sinister thrives within the core of each and every neurological chip-an unidentified and seemingly indestructible virus that manipulates its host, giving rise to a violent population ruled by edited mentalities and reprogrammed morals. With insufficient evidence to uncover the true source of the malware, Scientist Walter Steele-father of the Neuro-Circuit-is arrested and forced to close down his Sci-Tech facility. Now, leaving only a handful of high-quality cyber security experts-who have all proven their incapability of dissecting the complex nature of the most dangerous digital disease ever known to mankind-it's up to a former psychiatric patient and a talented software engineer to design a virtual cure that would eliminate the virus once and for all... before its creator unleashes an even deadlier weapon. [All credit for the cover goes to @akaprocrastiNATION]

The Academy | ONC 2025 by ErinTink

Freja Ahlem is anything but normal. Her parents were brutally murdered one night, and Freja just about escaped from the assailant with her life in tact. Several years later, she still has no answers. Now living with her mums sister, an aunt she barely knew before her parents passing. Freja regularly has nightmares, but one night she has one that feels different. It feels real. When she wakes for school in the morning, her arm inexplicably has a tattoo that Freja never got herself. The very same day she's kidnapped by a boy who looks nothing like any other she's ever seen before. The boy takes her to a school called The Academy where she is enrolled against her will. Freja has to do unthinkable things to survive a place like The Academy, and she can't explain why it feels alive with her parents touch. - Prompt 2 - To be in love with a demon was the last thing on your wish list.

Dreamland Graphics by DreamlandCommunity

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Golden Bubbles | CONTEST by JoelleSC

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Beneath Dark Skies by SkyeGrimshaw

In the year 2895, the world stands on the brink of collapse, ravaged by apocalyptic events and infused with arcane science. Skyleen Winters, burdened by her families legacy enrolls at Arcane Science University, seeking for a path to forge her own destiny. As part of her initiation, Skyleen must undergo a choosing ceremony, a pivotal event where students are assigned to powerful guilds based on their abilities and potential. Tensions rise when Kay, the formidable heir to her family's rival, is assigned as her mentor. His presence is a constant reminder of the deep-seated animosity between their families, a reminder that Skyleen struggles to ignore. The ceremony, intended to define Skyleen's future, is overshadowed by Kay's unsettling demeanor and the dark aura of his guild. The Dark Science Guild, known for its mastery over arcane technologies and their intimidating attire, casts a long shadow over the proceedings. Their weaponry and mystical symbols hint at the immense power and danger they wield. As Skyleen navigates her new role under Kay's mentorship, she is caught between her duty to her family and her growing concern over Kay's motives. With each passing day, the lines between rivalry and cooperation blur, forcing Skyleen to confront her own fears and ambitions. The stakes rise as she uncovers hidden agendas and prepares for a confrontation that could alter the fragile balance of their apocalyptic world. In this clash of magic, technology, and family legacies, Skyleen's journey becomes a fight for survival and self-discovery, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation that could redefine the fate of their shattered world.

Tales by mchawkinsauthor

A simple farmer receives a horse from the gods, a man sells ice creams named after missing schoolkids, the demolition of a hotel brings an old horror to light, a wounded soldier finds the real enemy is in his own camp, a family inherits a peculiar rug, and a sinister golfer makes his opponents disappear. Short stories for fans of Stephen King, H.P. Lovecraft, Roald Dahl, M.R. James, Paul Jennings, Ray Bradbury, Ernest Hemingway, & Somerset Maugham.

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THE SHORTYS cover

Wendizzy's Writer Room cover

Paranormal Prompts cover

Wattpad Amour cover

Open Novella Contest 2025 cover

Silent Sadness cover

Mother's Hand cover

𝗗𝗲𝘀�𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗰𝘆 cover

Moons Apart | Ferry's Tale # 3 cover

Met By Chance, Stayed By Choice. cover

The Mechanic cover

The Heart of the Sea cover

TROJAN [Undergoing micro editing] cover

The Academy | ONC 2025 cover

Dreamland Graphics cover

Golden Bubbles | CONTEST cover

Beneath Dark Skies cover

THE SHORTYS

Welcome to The Shortys, a bite-sized writing challenge for poets and short story writers, brought to you by the ShortStory and Poetry profiles!