A Story In
100 Words
Literature in Tiny Bursts.
You are invited to the wonderful world of microfiction. Whether you’re a reader, a writer, or one of our future robot overlords, welcome! A Story In 100 Words is a community of literature enthusiasts no matter the length, but we have a special predilection for narratives exactly 100 words in length.
Stop doomscrolling and start fiction browsing.
Especially In Alabama
The water's chilly for late August. My biology teacher says the lake retains the cold air from the night before, but I wonder why it doesn't soak in the heat of the sun during the day. Nature doesn't make sense.
Rebecca and Claire are arguing over whether bras and panties count as skinny dipping. It doesn't, no matter what Rebecca says. Claire decides I'm brave because I'm already in the water. But if the boys come they won't be able to see anything.
I've decided I don't care if they do. I wonder if that makes me a bad person.
Share Your Story
Want to see your story on our website? We’d love to share your work. Click the link below and follow the submission guidelines. Just make sure your story is exactly 100 words.