Short Stories - Static Items (22) https://www.Writing.Com/main/list_items.php/item_type/statics/sub_type/17500/page/22 The winter solstice starts. Big things are about to happen.Writer's Cramp entry 993 words Sun, 21 Dec 2025 22:53:55 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351795-The-Covenant-of-the-Solstice https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351795-The-Covenant-of-the-Solstice Salubrious, somewhat superfluous, suspenseful, super short story. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 19:00:58 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2336607-The-Frozen-Flame https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2336607-The-Frozen-Flame Sleep eludes Matt, while snow falls and his wife and best friend argue downstairs. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:32:25 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1800027-In-Dreams https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1800027-In-Dreams A child's gift and a Mother's gratitude on Christmas eve in the desert. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 09:22:22 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1341122-The-Graceful-Knitter https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1341122-The-Graceful-Knitter Briney spends a night at the ballet with Alice Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:36:30 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2334594-Brineys-Tale https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2334594-Brineys-Tale Ruby has dumped her abusive boyfriend, but now an unexpected package has arrived. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:33:38 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2215892-The-Package https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2215892-The-Package Two brothers, an anniversary, and a choice Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:32:10 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2044805-The-Choice https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2044805-The-Choice Ruby saves the world with her knitting and homemade pie. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:31:26 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1894810-A-Day-at-the-Park-With-Pie https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1894810-A-Day-at-the-Park-With-Pie Krieger is a homeless war veteran haunted by a sore leg and a woman's Scheherazade eyes. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:31:04 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1945586-The-Box https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1945586-The-Box A Native American guide, a hunter, and a protected species. SciFi Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:30:39 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1698040-Protected-Species https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1698040-Protected-Species Dan fixes Angela a special dinner...a dark little tale... Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:30:23 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1806040-Some-Enchanted-Evening https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1806040-Some-Enchanted-Evening Fred and Rachel's kitchen is a mess. Fred decides to clean up. Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:29:59 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1801119-Fred-Cleans-House https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1801119-Fred-Cleans-House Jarod meets the mysterious Ezra late one night... Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:29:27 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1803206-Memories https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1803206-Memories A SciFi story set during a second civil war in the US Sun, 21 Dec 2025 08:29:06 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1685748-Savior https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1685748-Savior A Mid Atlantic expedition uncovers a horrifying development and a gathering storm... Sun, 21 Dec 2025 03:52:33 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2258053-The-Storm-from-Atlantis https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2258053-The-Storm-from-Atlantis Where love is overshadowed by fear, Randy dreams of a holiday filled with warmth. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 19:56:58 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351741-The-Perfect-Family https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351741-The-Perfect-Family Following an anniversary tradition, a single candle signifies the end of tradition. Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:41:16 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351737-One-Lonely-Candle https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351737-One-Lonely-Candle A short story that explores life, love and growth. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 22:28:24 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2344364-The-Garden https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2344364-The-Garden âA Story of a Drummer Boy in the American Revolutionary Warâ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:05:24 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2328782-A-Drummer-Boy---In-Christ-With-Victory https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2328782-A-Drummer-Boy---In-Christ-With-Victory A modern-day Benjamin Franklin discovers that Franklin left out essential experiences. Fri, 19 Dec 2025 14:41:01 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351690-Lighting-only-strikes-once-right https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351690-Lighting-only-strikes-once-right The night Mrs. Calderâs house was broken into Fri, 19 Dec 2025 13:38:01 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351691-The-Last-Key-in-the-Drawer https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351691-The-Last-Key-in-the-Drawer A couple at Christmas enjoys an evening of piano music and singing Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:34:33 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351636-One-of-Those-Magical-Nights https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351636-One-of-Those-Magical-Nights A mother's derelict behavior has happened once too often. Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:43:01 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351634-Lady-Bird https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351634-Lady-Bird A chance meeting on a snowy road affects the lives of two strangers. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 22:47:15 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2332193-The-Last-Date https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2332193-The-Last-Date Two men in Regency times compete for the love of a woman. 12 Days Of Christmas Writing. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:51:00 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1965348-3-French-Hens-A-Woman-and-Her-Beaus https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1965348-3-French-Hens-A-Woman-and-Her-Beaus A little girl, 4 collie birds and a wreath for The 12 Days Of Christmas Writing. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 07:50:07 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1248717-Four-Collie-Birds-and-a-Wreath https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/1248717-Four-Collie-Birds-and-a-Wreath Why can I not be more important than a phone? She asks... when did I become that guy. Wed, 17 Dec 2025 03:07:08 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2226912-Going-Overboard https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2226912-Going-Overboard On a hot night in Atlanta, Alby finds something unexpected Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:56:15 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2335764-Albys-Tale https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2335764-Albys-Tale A vivid dream while in a coma. A hallucination or prophecy? Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:55:41 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351585-Ashes-of-Prophesy https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351585-Ashes-of-Prophesy Oliver learns his family does not celebrate with the others Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:17:29 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351571-Festival-of-San-Nikklau https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351571-Festival-of-San-Nikklau The up coming Glory of Truth...In a perfect world. Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:19:30 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2121059-Truth-Is-Awesome https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2121059-Truth-Is-Awesome A veteran finds out that he can still be surprised Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:03:34 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2296380-Never-Too-Old-for-a-Good-Surprise https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2296380-Never-Too-Old-for-a-Good-Surprise Deathbed confession. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 21:33:10 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351545-The-Lie https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351545-The-Lie Mother's worry about a lapse in judgement Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:45:10 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351476-Rave https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2351476-Rave A malfunction causes life support termination, leaving few choices for the crew. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:35:13 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347133-Writers-Cramp-920---996-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347133-Writers-Cramp-920---996-Words Some Neighbors are a delight to have around. Others are a delight when they move away. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:34:32 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347561-Writers-Cramp-9-28----971-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347561-Writers-Cramp-9-28----971-Words When whatever you write can become a reality, is what you write what you really want? Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:33:40 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347407-Writers-Cramp---9-25-978-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347407-Writers-Cramp---9-25-978-Words No Time For Goodbye. Does Love Really Conquer All? Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:31:33 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347169-Writers-Cramp---9-21--Words-411 https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2347169-Writers-Cramp---9-21--Words-411 Sometimes finding the right person to talk to is more complicated than it should be. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:30:16 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349042-Angies-View https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349042-Angies-View A boring school dance turns into a night soon forgotten by some and remembered by others Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:27:30 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349360-The-Juxtaposition-of-Living-and-UnLiving https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349360-The-Juxtaposition-of-Living-and-UnLiving Tommi was the memory of a sponge-it's always leaky out Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:26:03 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349570-Tommi---Writers-Cramp-114---941-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349570-Tommi---Writers-Cramp-114---941-Words When an irreplaceable document is stolen, an unlikely person tells a story. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:25:34 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349668-I-have-a-little-story-for-you--990-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349668-I-have-a-little-story-for-you--990-Words Why be a kid if you have to follow the rules all the time? Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:24:40 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349739-Breaking-the-Rules---Words-236---117 https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349739-Breaking-the-Rules---Words-236---117 When the Good go Bad the results are chaos. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:24:10 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349889-The-Unfortunate-Few---Word-Total-997 https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349889-The-Unfortunate-Few---Word-Total-997 An American Foreign exchange student discovers she has a flair for disasters. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:23:48 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349928-Remarkably-Like-Bananas-1110--953-Words https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2349928-Remarkably-Like-Bananas-1110--953-Words Whenever an apprentice creates a new potion, Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:23:27 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350033-Infalibility https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350033-Infalibility Sometimes the best way to cheer someone up is with a bright green balloon. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:22:05 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350053-Countess-Cuddlepants---1125-Entry https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350053-Countess-Cuddlepants---1125-Entry Once a writer begins writing, he finds quitting isn't an option. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:28 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350147-The-Obsidian-Labyrinth---Writers-Cramp https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350147-The-Obsidian-Labyrinth---Writers-Cramp After six deaths within five months, the detective needs a clue-no matter how small. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:21:03 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350348-Stained-in-Red---Writers-Cramp---1120 https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350348-Stained-in-Red---Writers-Cramp---1120 Being the biggest most terrifying dragon has its perks-Marvin had no idea what they were. Mon, 15 Dec 2025 15:20:45 EST https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350391-Marvin-the-Magnificent---Writers-Cramp https://www.Writing.Com/main/view_item/item_id/2350391-Marvin-the-Magnificent---Writers-Cramp