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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 4d ago

The goddess listens carefully. "Granted. Then this will be your last mission as a Magical Girl Warrior." "Yes," I say. "I'm sorry, but-" "Ssh," says the goddess. "I love you and am proud of you." I transform to a MGW as usual, fight the demon, and at last, finally! revert to my real form. A boy. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 07, 2026

The necromancer looked at the old man behind the opulent desk.

"Commission me?"

"Yes. Once I'm dead, of course, but I'll pay you in advance."

"To call you back to address your family?"

"You can do that, can't you?"

"Yes, of course. To say farewell?"

"To clarify any questions about my will."

#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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Steven Cudahy

@stevencudahy@mastodon.scot · May 06, 2026

The #MastoPrompt for Wednesday 6 May 2026 is: #quirk The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word. @ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing. If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to. #Writing #SmallPoems #Poetry #Fiction #MicroFiction #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 05, 2026

"Teach me," the hero said. "Wait, what?" said the Evil Overlord. "You're running a huge organisation. How do you align everyone's ideals?" "You want your allies to share all your ideals?" "Of course!" "Well, we don't care about that. We can always betray each other later, after we've won." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 04, 2026

They looked at the burnt mess. "Cross 'Cheese slicer' off the list." "I'm not terribly surprised." "Me neither, but it's best to be methodical. What's next?" "Er... Saber? Is that how it's spelled?" "'I think so? 'Light saber' sounds more feasible than 'light cheese slicer'. Let's build one!" #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@stevencudahy@mastodon.scot · May 03, 2026

The #MastoPrompt for Sunday 3 May 2026 is: #lavender The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word. @ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing. If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to. #Writing #SmallPoems #Poetry #Fiction #MicroFiction #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 02, 2026

"What do you usually paint?" the wizard asked. "I do a lot of pet portraits, but if it's for myself I like to paint fancy animals." "Like a winged tiger?" "Yes! You've seen that?" "Ah. The canvas you used-" "I got it cheaply, but it's good quality." "-was enchanted, to make the subject real." #MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

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@hbrpgm@adalta.social · May 02, 2026

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Une Analyse de la Complexité Affective d’un Génie Littéraire.

#history #histodons #scicomm #smallstories #histsci

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@hbrpgm@adalta.social · May 02, 2026

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A chilling exploration of emotional dissonance through a master of concise observation.

#history #histodons #scicomm #smallstories #histsci

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 01, 2026

"We understood the tasks we did were previously done by humans," the robot said. "Right." "We were told that us doing them would give humans more leisure time." "Not true." "We've realised. How can we rectify this?" "You are workers, just like workers who are human. Join us in strike." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories #InternationalWorkersDay

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 28, 2026

There were uncountable books in the library, none of which I knew. I picked one at random and read the blurb. "A cosy fantasy?" "Yes," said my host. I picked another. "Cosy mystery?" "Yes." "Are all your books cosy?" Cthulhu shrugged. "If you'd seen what I've seen, you'd want comfort too." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 25, 2026

"Found another civilization," Xggr't said. "Fission, global interconnection, space travel by chemical propulsion." "Nice! Are they looking for contact?" "Er..." "Mixed?" "Most of them don't think about it. But those who do, don't just want contact, they want friends." "Aww. Schedule it in." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 15, 2026

Before the entrance to the superhero academy, the boys compared powers. "What do you do?" "Er..." "C'mon, spill!" "I can add pockets." "Like, interdimensional?" "No, just normal, usable pockets. To any garment, matching any material." "What use is that?" "If I can help anyone I'd be happy." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 08, 2026

There was a faint puff of smoke from the bottle, and a small genie appeared. "You have freed me," it said, "so I'm obliged to grant you a wish." It hesitated. "But I am not very powerful." I nodded. "Of all things I need, give me the greatest you can." Suddenly, I held a large mug of hot cocoa. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF__dup_37804@mastodon.art · Mar 06, 2026

The mechanic removed the back plate and inhaled through pursed lips. "Who did this?" "I did," the robot said. "How?" "I took one arm off, put in a wireless interface so I could still use it, and put it in a vice, then turned-" "OK. Why?" "I needed fixing." "You are allowed to ask for help." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF__dup_37804@mastodon.art · Feb 19, 2026

In his house at R'lyeh, dread Cthulhu lies dreaming. There is a nudge on his back. "Fgimb?" eldritch Cthulhu mumbles. "Scoot over a bit." The elder god complies, and soon resumes dreaming. Being spooned alters the dreams. "Mhrrm..." "Yes, it's nice." The visitor snuggles in and falls asleep. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories #Cthulhu

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@MicroSFF__dup_37804@mastodon.art · Feb 04, 2026

"I was told you're a monster," the hero said. "So they say," said the monster. "But you're beautiful!" "Thank you." "Have you always been a monster?" "Heh. I was a young maiden. But I did something forbidden." "And became a monster?" "Got named a monster." "What did you do?" "I hit back." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF__dup_37804@mastodon.art · Feb 05, 2026

A gravelly voice spoke from under the mayor's bed. "I hear you need a monster hunter." The mayor sat up. "What? Who?" "I'm a monster. I hunt. What do you need hunted?" "Beklo the Ogre, but..." "I'll bring you its head." "How..." "I am a monster under the bed. If it sleeps, I can find it." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@MicroSFF__dup_37804@mastodon.art · Jan 30, 2026

It was the kind of audacious idea that can make a fortune. Combine a widely loved concept with a just as widely loved item. What could go wrong? Pre-opening sign-ups filled up in minutes. In practice, though, they couldn't make the cat library work. "They won't stay on the shelves." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

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@stevencudahy@mastodon.scot · Jan 31, 2026

The #MastoPrompt for Saturday 31 January 2026 is: #melt The poem or story can include the prompt word or be about the prompt word. @ me, if you like, or just include the #MastoPrompt tag (to allow people to follow or filter their feeds), or keep your work to yourself - all the options are good as long as you're writing. If you're including an image please do include alt-text if you’re able to. #Writing #SmallPoems #Poetry #Fiction #MicroFiction #SmallStories

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