A Handful o' One-Sentence Creepies

Speculative-horror stories so short you can read 'em on the shitter without guilt or risk of prolapse (IYKYK)

Microfiction forces the condensing of all the intrigue of a story into one short-and-snappy bit, while leaving out all the fluff, backstory, and explanation that would otherwise be present in longer pieces.

Microfiction presents a nice stretch for the writerly muscles. And it's fun.

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When I’ve finished a short story and am generating ideas for the next one, microfiction helps me explore concepts without going too deep.

When I become stuck in my novel in progress, writing microfiction helps jiggle loose the stuck parts so I can move forward.

Yet, when my partner asked just the other day where I’d been sharing these microfiction stories recently, I realized I hadn’t actually shared them with you beautiful people who actually opted into my written bullshit.

So, without further adieu, here are five one-sentence speculative-horror stories for your Thursday morning.

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What’s your favorite micro-creepy from this handful o‘ stories?

Do you have another favorite one-sentence story? Or write them yourself?

Share your micro-creepies in the comments or add a link for reading.

And remember: Sharing is caring. So share these stories far and wide and let me know how I can help you with your fiction.