Short Stories

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Hey storytellers! 📖 Welcome to our cozy corner for short stories – whether you're spinning your own yarns or diving into favorites. Grab a virtual seat, share your quick tales, and soak up the creativity. From original gems to cherished classics, let's have a blast with bite-sized narratives. It's all about the love of short stories and the joy of sharing. Join the fun!

Join us in crafting worlds, evoking emotions, and embracing the power of concise narratives. Explore and post short stories whether original or not. (Try and avoid Piracy) Let your imagination unfold in this haven for short story enthusiasts!

Meta conversation is also welcome.

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  1. Follow instance rules.
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  3. Tag your smut NSFW.
  4. Tag genre for your posts.

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Welcome to Short Stories! (self.shortstories)
submitted 8 months ago by Lacanoodle to c/shortstories
 
 

Hey there!

Welcome to our awesome short story community, this space is all about you. Share your wild ideas, your cozy narratives, or just drop in for some good old story-loving vibes. Let's enjoy these literary snapshots that allow for an intense exploration within our busy lives.

In this space, we celebrate the magic of short stories—those nuggets of narrative brilliance that pack a punch in just a few paragraphs. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or someone who's just discovering the joy of compact tales, you've found your tribe here.

Here's to weaving stories together and making this community a canvas for creativity, connection, and countless literary adventures!

Warmest regards,

Lacanoodle.

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Southern Gothic is a uniquely beautiful genre.

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Ray Bradbury on the butterfly effect.... Yes please

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Even if you think you haven't read this, you probably have. Or heard the story. An absolute classic.

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Psychological horror for anyone who loves a bit of feminist literature. Although its just a great read all round gor anyone. Strongly recommend.

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Peter Watts, "The Things" (clarkesworldmagazine.com)
submitted 3 weeks ago by BitSound@lemmy.world to c/shortstories
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submitted 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) by Mastema@infosec.pub to c/shortstories
 
 

Warning: mental health, violence and sexual triggers throughout.

Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect

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A Distant Episode by Paul Bowles (static1.squarespace.com)
submitted 1 month ago by Lacanoodle to c/shortstories
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"God’s Breath" by W.A. Hamilton. (www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com)
submitted 1 month ago by BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world to c/shortstories
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