Most read
The Lockhart Woods
- 7 min read
The Whispering Willow
- 4 min read
The Whispering Oak
- 4 min read
Rowan's Enchanting Journey in the Radley Woods
- 4 min read
Latest fiction stories
Aveline and the Secrets of the Dunmore Woods
- 4 min read
The Whispers of Elarion Woods
- 4 min read
Gwendolyn and the Secrets of the Whispering Forest
- 3 min read
Thora and the Silver Pool: A Journey Beyond Elmswood
- 3 min read
The Enchanted Locket: A Tale of Magic and Destiny
- 4 min read
Brenna's Journey into the Tolliver Woods
- 4 min read
Eira's Journey: Discovering the Lumina's Embrace
- 4 min read
Elena's Journey into the Enchanted Grove
- 4 min read
The Adventure Beyond: Alaric and the Silver Feather
- 4 min read
The Oak's Secrets and the Whispering Wind
- 4 min read
Gwendolyn: The Voice of Wendmark's Winds
- 4 min read
Briony and the Whispering Trees of Ludlow
- 4 min read
Tova and the Enchanted Violin
- 4 min read
The Tale of Elderwood's Forgotten Friend
- 4 min read
Odette and the Mystical Silver Sparrow
- 3 min read
Asher and the Ancient Whispers of Eldergrove
- 4 min read
Liora's Journey Beyond Eldergrove
- 3 min read
The Enchanted Oak of Eldergrove
- 4 min read
The Whispering Willows: Tales of Balance and Wisdom
- 4 min read
The Enchanting Legend of Pritchard Woods
- 4 min read
About our fiction stories
Short fiction that doesn't fit neatly anywhere else, often in the spirit of a folk tale: a girl who follows the whispers of an ancient forest, a wish that comes at a steep price, a mirror that shows the truth of a person's heart, a village storyteller who passes on her role. Expect old villages, mysterious woods, prophecies and ordinary people who find out they matter more than they thought.
Most take three to five minutes to read and end with a twist or a quiet lesson. They're a good place to start if you just want a good short story and don't mind where it takes you.
If you enjoy these, try our fantasy stories and contemporary stories, or browse all our short story categories.
Questions & answers
What is in the general fiction category?
Stories that do not fit neatly into one genre, often in the spirit of a folk tale or fable, with old villages, forests, wishes and prophecies.
How long are the stories?
Most are around 850 words, three to five minutes of reading.
Where should I start?
Anywhere: every story is complete in itself. If you like the magical side, our fantasy stories are a natural next step.