The Elevator
“After you, sweetheart,” Ed said to the pretty woman. The lady gave him a shy smile and quickly stepped into the waiting elevator. It was nearly full. There…
Melia
22 stories written on Ficly, 2009–2013, shared under CC BY-SA 3.0. Their page on ficly.com
The Unbroken War
Nobody knows how or even why the war began. All they know these days was that it had always been going on. Families were in tatters as father, brother, son…
The Navigator
“I think we’re lost Martin.” “Don’t be ridiculous. The Navigator hasn’t steered us wrong yet.” Martin slapped his thigh. “Ha! Get it? STEERED!” he guffawed…
Fear
What is it about a dark room that scares me? Why do I dread the oppressive dark? My bedroom is familiar and comfortable. I’m surrounded by things I love. My…
Oh my darling...
“REACH FOR IT!” Silas screamed above the howling wind. He had tossed a not-quite-long-enough chunk of rope over the side of the basket to the girl dangling…
The Invention Room
In the deepest, darkest corner of the Invention Room, a set of eyes watched. They were a sight unseen, so to speak. The rest of the room was a distraction of…
A Clockwork Zombie
“What’s it going to eat then, eh?” We stumbled around the local mesto, trying to munchy-wunch some lovely brains from any lewdie who happened by. Without…
The Hunt for Miss Emily
Observe the young lady intent on her task. A stream of sparks highlight her face as she ignites her blowtorch with a practiced hand. She leans over the…
Cursed
The curses in my family go back generations. They say a gypsy once had a falling out with one of my great-great-great-greats oh so long ago, but it wasn’t one…
Evil to the Core
He realized there was a flaw in his plan. A diversion was crucial, but he was without the means of creating one. Thoughts and plans churned in his mind. Each…
The Long Walk
The door on the other end of the hallway seemed so far away. He leaned his grimy, sweat-drenched face against the cool steel of the entrance and choked back a…
The Last Wish
The crack of the ball as it smacked against the weathered Louisville Slugger echoed against the old elm trees surrounding the park. He stood at that dusty home…
Miss Pestilence
Miss Pestilence knew how to overcome adversity. Her last name was ‘Pestilence’ after all. She’d heard every Four Horseman joke you’d care to dream up and…
35 chips in every cookie (If I ruled the world challenge)
“If I ruled the world, Mummy, I would make sure there are 35 chocolate chips in every cookie.” “Not 36?” “No. I think 36 is too many. You can’t taste the…
35 chips in every cookie (If I ruled the world challenge)
“If I ruled the world, Mummy, I would make sure there are 35 chocolate chips in every cookie.” “Not 36?” “No. I think 36 is too many. You can’t taste the…
Jigsaw (part 3)
What he didn’t realize was that she knew there was more to their love than the one aspect. Sometimes, she felt, men could be so short-sighted when it came to a…
Her
Dark thoughts flooded his mind as he picked up the blood-stained knife, and walked slowly towards the tree.
The Loophole
“Yeh called me here?” A tiny, tinny voice warily asked. “Uhhh, did I?” Thomas slurred. He stared incredulously at the two- no just one - little fella in green…
The Porter House
The huge, creaky house, known as the Porter House, had been abandoned and neglected for as long as anyone could remember. It sat nestled in a grove of gnarled…
Corporate Technophobes
The news came amid cheers and applause. The company had been saved at the last minute by the Corporation. The Corporation would make things better. The…