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Title: The Reflection's Grin

Every night, the old mirror whispered my name. Tonight, I leaned closer. My reflection smiled without me. "Finally," it said, stepping through the glass.

The fingers :- Fifty words horror story

At midnight, she heard tapping from her drawer—soft, deliberate. When she opened it, her severed fingers, lost in the accident weeks ago, were crawling toward her.

The Notification - A fifty word horror story

When Maya’s phone buzzed, the notification read: “You’re being watched.” She laughed, assuming it was a prank. Then her phone camera turned on by itself. On the

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, No. 1: One Last Dance

Source What I see: Two dancers doing what must be the tango; she's lovely and I figure he is quite handsome. What I feel: That kind of closeness could kindle passion

"Flame of Hope"

A candle flickered in the storm. Mira shielded it with her hands, whispering a prayer. The village was dark, children trembling. If the flame died, hope would vanish.

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): Magic

Source What I see: A happy little girl holding two ice balls, my guess is on a summer day What I feel: to a child that age, that ice would be magic. I hold two balls

Zapfic Monday Prompt: Retreat

Image by Pexels from Pixabay They called Khati's decision a retreat from reality – big corporate job, titles and status dropped like hot potatoes to go farm tomatoes

Zapfic50 Monday Prompt: River (remembered in a favorite song by Mercer and Mancini, included!)

*Photo by the author, Deeann D. Mathews, April 8, 2024* “Momma, if Moon River is wider than a mile to cross, what about the sun river?” Momma smiled at her daughter's

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words, (Or, Exactly Fifty): Grandma Smiled Twice

What I see: A glorious view at ground level of sunshine through yellow tulips. What I feel: I would love to wake up to see that, or go to sleep ... or go to sleep

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words, Or, Exactly Fifty: Out of the Mouths of Babes ...

Source What I see: A flamingo float in what looks like a bay or a lake What I feel: The water is not that deep, so I imagine this being a child's eye view ... but

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): Lunch and Dinner and Breakfast

Source What I see: a person, possibly a woman, carrying vegetables both in a tray on a stick and also in a bag, on a rainy day. What I feel: The rain is not disturbing

Zapfic Monday Prompt: Urge

Image by OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay The oligarchy was ended by the Iron-Heeled One, relentless in the chase, crushing in the catch. Every evil urge in the

The Portal’s Call

In the heart of the forest, a glowing portal appeared at dawn. Mira hesitated, her heart pounding with both fear and excitement. Beyond its swirling light lay the

The millitary man

The military man sat in the silent barracks, polishing a tarnished medal. Memories of comrades lost haunted his weary eyes. Suddenly, his radio crackled—a distress

In fifty word short story!

In a quiet village, an old clock tower struck midnight. Each chime released whispers of forgotten dreams. One night, a girl named Lila climbed the tower, capturing

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): I KNOW I Look Good!

Source What I see: A pelican with a striking pale salmon-colored beak and striking chocolate-edged wings that look like a spaghetti-strap dress What I feel: That

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): Embracing Life with Five Eyes

Source What I see: a middle-aged woman wearing glasses and holding a camera. The colors she has on suggest the scene she is in, too -- sparkling green and gold and

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): The Thousand-Mile Stare

What I see: A middle-aged man, his hand and face weary and worn, but strong, because the sinews in that had are pronounced. His eyes are vivid -- he is healthy

A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): Not Just Another Porky Face

Source What I see: A little black pig -- not muddy, because the silver hair in its coat is shining. What I feel: This pig here is posing for its glamor shot before

A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words (Or, Exactly Fifty): The Secrets Flowing Through Bamboo Shades and Open Space

What I see: a very young man working on his laptop. He has brought his backpack, some rolling suitcases, and a big beverage with him. It may be that someone else