A New Frontier: a story in 60 seconds
"A good advertisement is one which sells the product without drawing attention to itself." ---David Ogilvy…
The Legend of the Bone Crushers: a story in 60 seconds
A couple is on their honeymoon, but not everything is as sweet as it seems.…
Fashion Forward
"Fashions fade, style is eternal." -Yves Saint Laurent. A story in 60 seconds.…
A Timeless Beauty
An old woman has the opportunity to look young again. But with this powerful transformation comes unfortunate new challenges...…
Dragons in the Dungeon
A contest entry hosted by Newly Written Books…
Hypochondriac
Is something wrong, or is it all just a false alarm? A story in 60 seconds.…
THE DINNER DATE
It's a normal dinner date...or is it? Solve the mystery in under a minute!…
A Lost Art
Solve the mystery in under a minute! A short story in 60 seconds. Follow me on Wattpad and Twitter (@michaelserrur) for more flash fiction, short stories, and peculiar tales.…
Yard Work: A One-Minute Story
Reach the end of this short mystery in just ONE MINUTE! Follow for more flash fiction, short stories, and peculiar tales.…
The Telltale Sign
In a remote village a few-days carriage ride from the nearest town, a husband and wife are concerned for the health of their son. They don't know what's wrong with him, all they know is that he's changing. However, the significance of these changes remain a mystery. But most importantly: Why is his skin turning green?…
Plant Mom: Someone's Feeling a Little Thorny
Like any single woman in her thirties, Kiara wants to find love, but it's easier said than done - especially in New York City. Men can be so temperamental and insecure (oh, and did we mention childish?). So after another major breakup with her boyfriend, Kiara's ready to give up on dating altogether. But her friend has an idea: why not just adopt a plant instead? A good plant provides unconditional love and affection, without all that additional frustration, effort, and heartbreak. To find her perfect specimen, the two women travel to a special plant nursery hidden deep within the city. But things don't go exactly as planned, and Kiara finds herself in a different sort of relationship than she had originally bargained for.…
Severed Spring
A young girl must rescue spring from winter's clutches; if unsuccessful, the city may starve.…
Sunken Temptations
A long-lost lover comes to Mabel's doorstep a year after a shipwrecked supposedly claimed his life. But she's recently married to a wealthy shipping magnate who has money and influence. Will she throw it all away for a chance to rekindle a romance that she believed was forever lost at sea?…
Hercules vs Mac n' Cheese
Hercules must complete his last and final task in order to be absolved of his guilt, but the challenge is unlike anything he's ever faced before: he must travel in time to help one of the king's future descendants, but he is in for a very big surprise.…
Hopeful Bloom
A short poem investigating the psyche of a seed waiting to bloom. Enjoy this seasonal spring snippet!…
Mutiny of Devotion
A crew of space travelers narrowly avoid a collision with an asteroid field, but their escape requires the rest of their fuel. Stranded in the middle of deep space and desperate for fuel, the crew makes contact with another suspicious spacecraft. They board the ship and are shocked to find a world they never could've imagined. But will they ever leave this new paradise and return home?…
Love's a Drag
Two friends are gossiping at brunch. One suspects her husband is having an affair. After a cocktail or two, she decides to follow him and uncover his secret. But what she discovers is beyond what she could have ever expected. Love and understanding are two sides of the same coin, but it's easier to preach than it is to practice.…
A Reflection to Kill
A stalker with an appetite for flesh. A new murder. A reflection in the mirror. Is it all in Mia's head? Her sister think so. Or are the two of them underestimating the danger.…