Stumbling is Not Falling
You return to consciousness slowly, a strange and unpleasant feeling gnawing in the pit of your belly. It’s more sinister than hunger but just as insistent. Soft snores filter into your awareness, hot puffs of breath buffet your bare back. The arm slung across your waist feels lead-heavy, trapping you against your bad judgment.
By Shelley Greene
It Would Be My Pleasure It rang out over the loudspeaker. “Would Virgin passenger Marcus Webber please come to the customer service desk at Gate 37B. That’s Marcus Webber to Gate 37B.” Inevitably, all eyes turned to look for the person whose name was just called. I could already feel the stares.
By DirtyStoryTime
Intercontinental Lover “Please remain seated and store your trays in an upright position during landing,” said Catherine Wade, speaking into the microphone while looking out onto the full cabin of people. “We would like to thank you for flying with Intercontinental Airways today and hope you enjoy your stay in London.“ I know I will, she thought to herself.
By Jonathan von Stanley
The Spell of the Mountain Demon My breath came in frosty dragon puffs as I followed the winding trail away from the inn, alone. In Osaka there were already signs of spring, but winter lingered here, as if time moved slower in this silent, majestic place.
By Donna George Storey
Nov
20
It’s 5 Minute Fiction time! You know the rules (and if you don’t, check here — but make it quick because you have only got a few minutes!), so here is your prompt: Your entry must contain “like little birds.” NOTE: the photo (source) is not part of the prompt–it’s decorative/inspirational only. This week’s judge [...]
Nov
19
We’re guest-hosting #5minutefiction tomorrow night and we’re very excited to have Lady Cheeky judging for us! Writer, blogger and sex-positive activist, Lady Cheeky started her curated, sensual images blog LadyCheeky.com in 2010, where she focuses on photos depicting desire and passion with a strong emphasis toward positive body image and depicting true passion in sex. On her sister site, Smut [...]
Nov
16
UPDATE: We added info about our judge and prizes on November 19th. “What is #5minutefiction,” you ask. It’s an adrenaline-fueled, instant-gratification writing contest which pits your writing skills against the clock. History: 5 Minute Fiction was hatched by writer Leah Petersen in 2010. After almost two years of managing the contest, she passed the torch [...]
Nov
14
S.D. Ryan is the author of Burn Like a Phoenix, which appeared first in Pique’s inaugural issue (November 2012).
Pique: So you’re not a guy. As a woman, how do you approach writing guy/guy sex?
S.D. Ryan: I approach it the same way I approach fiction writing in general: with a focus on character.
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