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.
No Such Thing As Coincidence
Johnson arrived home to find a Buick-sized hole that ran from the roof of his bedroom all the way through the basement.
On the other side of the world, Chen discovered her experimental rocket was missing.
These two events were not coincidental.
Mr. Johnson's house had been hit by a meteor. Mr. Chen's rocket had been seized by government authorities. In fact, in addition to the distance, the two events took place several months apart.
Yet as we all know, thanks to Reverend Bledsoe's theological sermon this past Sunday, nothing happens by chance, but rather everything is by God's design.
A Heavenly Fire Rained Down
Percival watched the meteor as it ripped a cataclysmic hole through the sky overhead. He was far enough away that he'd be unaffected by the impact, but even from this distance the noise was nearly deafening. He curled into a ball and awaited the inevitable.
The blast shook the very Earth beneath his feet. Everyone knew it would be the end of an age. The end of an era even. Today would be the last day for dinosaurs to walk the Earth.
Percival liked that just fine. As a zalambdalestes, he for one looked forward to the age of mammals.
The Daily Theme from Figment for March 5, 2012
When it rains...Write a story in which weather has a dramatically positive or negative effect on your character's day.
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.