Literary Fiction stories and posts
Found 261 stories and posts tagged 'Literary Fiction'.
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A Band of Clowns
Published May 4, 2019 · 7,494 words (28 minutes) · 22 views
A rowdy, boisterous romp through life in the tough Irish section of the Devil's Pocke in South Philadelphia where an orphan learns the meaning of life.
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Magic
Published May 4, 2019 · 5,594 words (21 minutes) · 23 views
This is a subtle romance that begins with an accident on a busy highway
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Neither Fishing nor Mending Nets chapter 10
Published Apr 24, 2019 · 1,935 words (8 minutes) · 52 views
Humor Literary Fiction disabled lead character tw: d slur not used as a slur Alice is sick of this all Scottish writing
The aftermath of the meeting, and a chat on the beach. Warning for the use of language that could be considered a slur for lesbians - this is used in own voice terms but I'm aware this word is regarded differently in different areas. This is chapter ten of a larger work, which deals with a disabled young woman in a rural community and the people she comes to know once she leaves home. This will update fortnightly.
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Morning Sun
Published Apr 21, 2019 · 982 words (4 minutes) · 1 like · 25 views
You may not think it, but this is a story about hope.
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Flying in the Heart of the Lafayette Escadrille
Published Apr 21, 2019 · 4,675 words (17 minutes) · 47 views
Fantasy Literary Fiction Historical war WWI Flying
Some bars try to create an atmosphere to transport their patrons to other worlds. After a few drinks, they might even succeed. Poor, lonely Eddie, adrift in a Denver singles bar, experiences two worlds that look like they shouldn't have anything to do with each other, until they suddenly do.
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Beefers
Published Apr 20, 2019 · 1,432 words (6 minutes) · 30 views
Literary Fiction dairy farming grass-fed beef farming Vermont farms
A story of an old Vermont farmer failing in the industrialized dairy business which has become alien to him and he tries a new type of farming.
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Wordplay
Published Apr 20, 2019 · 977 words (4 minutes) · 1 like · 31 views
Classic Fantasy Horror Literary Fiction power of words girl forest good versus evil fairy tale witch word
A young girl defeats an evil witch using only words. Stick and stones won't break bones, but words can save a life. Originally written for Spreading the Writer’s Word 12-25-2018 https://ninadarc.wordpress.com/2018/12/25/ladies-of-horror-flash-project-horror-author-angela-yuriko-smith-angelaysmith-sotet_angyal-loh-8/
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The Last Child
Published Apr 20, 2019 · 468 words (2 minutes) · 1 like · 35 views
Horror Literary Fiction death Murder Classic Mystery Historical abuse neglect child child neglect childhood
Written for the Women of Horror prompt challenge in February 2019. Read the original at Nina D’Arcangela’s Spreading the Writer’s Word blog here: https://spreadingthewritersword.com/2019/02/27/ladies-of-horror-flash-project-horror-author-angela-yuriko-smith-angelaysmith-sotet_angyal-loh-9/
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How Wolf Became Dog
Published Apr 19, 2019 · 2,060 words (8 minutes) · 83 views
Literary Fiction Magical Realism Montana Wolf Native American
Nina took an interest in wolves as a young child. She grew up with her dog, Lick, and it was Lick who taught her a keen awareness regarding the nature of animals. Wolf and dog. How could two animals so alike live so differently, Nina wondered? Why did dogs prefer people, and wolves shy away from folk to roam the wilderness? Where did the path of dog and human meet? Where did the path of wolf and man part? When? Why?
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Forgiveness
Published Apr 19, 2019 · 3,740 words (14 minutes) · 60 views
Humor Literary Fiction Adam & Eve discover Beer
