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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!

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submitted 11 months ago by KingJalopy@lemm.ee to c/shortstories

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This is one of my favorite short stories. I'm sure most of you have read it. It's pretty popular. Glad I found this instance. I'll be posting a few things that I haven't seen here. Let me know if I overdo it lol.

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[–] Kolli@sopuli.xyz 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

HOLY SHIT, It's from Andy Weir!

https://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html

[–] KingJalopy@lemm.ee 2 points 11 months ago

Yeah I posted that one yesterday it's great. The YouTube video is awesome.