Litfic Stories

1st Place in the Doughnut Awards for Short Story 🍩 | 3rd place in the Midnight Coffee Awards for General Fiction ☕️| Kate, a recent college grad, has to navigate the gig economy in Los Angeles and maintain her sanity, in order to not go broke, get arrested, or end up in jail. Looking for direction, she takes a chance and puts her trust in the universe. But the universe works in bizarre ways, and Kate finds herself knee deep in the competitive trenches of a donut shop war. A Note from the Author: Donut Fiend is inspired by various employment escapades, unforgettable colleagues, and the juggernaut of retail war. If you like the Devil Wears Prada and Dope, then you may like Donut Fiend too. ~absinthesipper

A random comment on Instagram. A few fortunate coincidences. Apparently, that's all it takes to set off the *hellevator* ride of a lifetime. One moment, I'm just another face in the crowd at a Stray Kids concert - the next, I'm standing on stage next to eight K-Pop stars, forgetting how to breathe when Hyunjin's gaze collides with mine. (Spoiler alert: Thankfully, I eventually remember how breathing works - otherwise, that would be a rather short and uneventful story for you to read.) What begins as a Stay meeting her idol spirals into a whirlwind of emotions, blurred boundaries, and unexpected feelings neither of us sees coming. Now, I'm trapped somewhere between fantasy and reality, trying to figure out if this connection is real - or if I'm making it into more than it actually is. *Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction. All characters, though based on real people, and events are products of the author's imagination and are not meant to reflect real-life events (sad, I know).*

"Life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel." For those who observe, it is just entertainment. I hope these stories capture life well enough to be just that. So, come on in, enjoy the comradery and partake of the offerings of Joe's Bar.

A recently out divorcee must explore his identity and how to not be the straight-acting man he's been his whole life. Just when he has found his footing, a flamboyant trans man jumbles up his ideas about what it means to be gay, to be masculine, to be a man. *** Edwin realises he's gay at the ripe age of 56. Coming-out should set him free to finally explore his sexuality, but honestly? He feels lost. He's getting a divorce after thirty years of marriage, half of his friends turn out to be homophobes, he feels an interloper in LGBT places, and for the first time ever, he's living alone. His only remaining certainty - the one he's risked everything for - is that he's attracted to men. To affirm his sexuality, Edwin focuses on everything masculine and seeks out gay men like him. But just when he finds his footing, a flamboyant gay man jumbles up all his ideas about what it means to be gay, to be masculine, to be a man. If Edwin wants to find his community, he'll need to re-examine what it takes to belong. *** Cover by the amazing @SmokeAndOranges! Cover image found by @galaxiesuniverses

Fate has brought them to the same city. Unsaid words, incomplete arguments, and a strange promise tie them together. A promise none of them is willing to break. They want to have nothing to do with each other. But life has other plans. Ishvika Bhattad is living the life of her dreams in Mumbai. She has everything she could ask for here. Until Anquit Sharma arrives, spilling orange juice all over her happiness. Again. The last thing she wants is to deal with the demons of her past. But can she help it? No. Anquit Sharma. The wish for a stable job and a sense of independence has brought him to Mumbai. But a chance encounter with a ghost of his past has him running for the hills. Alas, how far can he run. With his job on the line, what can he even do except suffer? ***** As clichè as the description sounds, I can assure you, the book is far from it:) Feel free to share your ideas and thoughts! Note: Updates will be sporadic so reader discretion advised.

Paper Trails follows four young adults-Eshan, Maya, Rhea, and Aarya-whose lives intersect across cities, ambitions, and emotional fault lines as they stumble through love, friendship, burnout, and the quiet violences of growing up. From monsoon-soaked rooftops in Delhi to relentless offices in Pune and the far-off clarity of Utrecht, each of them must confront the selves they've outgrown-and the ones they're afraid to become. As secrets surface, distances widen, and small acts of care and betrayal accumulate like scattered paper scraps, their stories weave into a tender, sharp, and deeply modern portrait of what it means to leave, to return, and to rewrite the narratives that once defined them.

There is another dimension beyond that which is known to fictional characters. A collection of short stories, poems, snippets, vignettes, and everything else that crosses my mind and has no place in my current publications, or is waiting in the wings to find its forever home. Here is either where ideas are born, or where they go to die. We will be cruising at an altitude of morally dubious. The time is lost. The weather is sarcastic with a high chance of misdirection. Please, sit back, fasten your seatbelts, and enjoy the ride. Just know, there will be turbulence, and there is a shortage of chairs.

For the Grammy Award-winning band Roslyn, it's the end of an era. ***** A year after a fight that splinters Roslyn apart, the band comes together on the eve of when they are to announce they're disbanding for one final contractual obligation -- an in-depth interview covered by lead singer Nora's least favorite writer, Porter. It may not be what Nora wants to do, but it turns out to be exactly what she needs, no matter where the estranged group ends up. [ OPEN NOVELLA CONTEST 2023 : prompt #44 ] [ ONC 2023 SHORTLISTER]

[Here are some of the poems and snippets written by me. Every part is a standalone.] . "You were a priority I couldn't have." "I was a priority you wouldn't want." . "Finding you was a choice, Falling in love was my hell." . "Dedication; These are for those who like to relate. For depressed readers, These are for you." . "Relating seems easy, It is the only thing one can do." . [The cover is mine.] All rights reserved, no one is allowed to use this, print this, or have it by their names by any means. This work belongs to me, no translations allowed. ©Krishna Parmar ©taelentedjk

" jungkook! what are you doing ?" Y/n stepped back. "I just wanna play with a playgirl" jungkook licked his lips. Jungkook approach her. He put his hand on her shoulder slowly touching the neck. Slap! "What the hell you did?" "Go to hell!" Y/n quickly tried to unlock the door. "This door won't open. Well! I'll show you tonight , what is the feeling exactly called hell ?"

More adventures of the gang at Joe's Bar and Grill.

The room was still. At first. My eyes were still closed as I took in a breath-the first one of the day. My temples ached. I blinked quickly, forcing the light meet my eyes in painful bursts. I felt like a rag doll, flung into a dumpster.

[FEATURED IN WATTPAD FANTASY: Mythology & Folklore]. [FEATURED IN WATTPAD FANTASY: Romantasy List]. [FEATURED IN WATTPAD JUSTWRITEIT: 8CC | November to December 2023 Reading List]. [FEATURED IN PROJECT ATHENA: Other Worlds Await | Fantasy Reading List]. [FEATURED IN NEWLY WRITTEN BOOKS: Our Favorites | Newly Written Books Picks]. *** Have you ever wondered where does "inspiration" come from? Airin did not think much about the exact answer to that question, she thought she had the answer for herself at least: Children. She truly believed that she was saved by the beauty of imagination, of inspiration that she saw in her young students at her work as a preschool teacher. She basked everyday in their creativity, imagination, and those strengthened her when her mother died suddenly, her relationship with her father went from bad to worse, and her life was turned upside down. After a fight with her father, she ran away to a forest where she encountered two strangers: Xander, an injured royal warrior and Lyanna, a little girl who was also the crown princess of the kingdom of Halgard, a kingdom in another universe where myths and reality enmeshed. A kingdom favored by the gods Zeus and Apollo, a kingdom with such a powerful treasure: Elegarii, a treasure that greatly influenced the lives of human in Airin's universe too. When she ended up in Halgard because of a cunning scheme of a sorceress, she thought Xander was the only person she could trust, until she uncovered secrets about his wounded past that made her heart tremble in doubt: Who is he really? Among the chaos of a coming war with the evil forces, and the stakes that became so high, Airin fought for her life, and for her universe. And in her struggle, she found out what love could do to a wounded heart, and a real, physical answer to the question: Where does "inspiration" come from? === AUTHOR'S NOTE: Please leave comment/vote if you like the story! Cover: Canva.

watch as i drown; watch as i turn feelings into words on black and white

PALE MOON OVER PARADISE is the story of Leah, an African American girl struggling to survive poverty and discrimination in the Jim Crow South. Travel back in time to the days before the Civil War. Follow Leah's family through the dark days of slavery. Get to know Leah, a woman of strength and grit, and walk with her on her journey to overcome and prevail against bigotry and hate. *** The second installment in this series is Five Miles to Paradise.

[Spoiler alert] Supplementary bonus content for flagship literary fiction novel, "Espresso Love" in the form of short stories including prequel, sequel, memoir, alternate-universe, spin-off, collaborative and interactive fun! Please read Espresso Love prior to this project. Copyright 2014 Takatsu

A woman suspects that her government-imposed birth control implant is controlling her. As reports of uncharacteristically violent female behaviour begin to surge, it becomes evident that the mandatory implant is wreaking havoc on women's impulse control. Is the rage she feels bubbling within a natural reaction to an unjust society or is there something more sinister at play? --- Readers say: "A roller coaster of a story!" "I just loved this story. A fascinating insight into the gender question nested within a fascinating sci-fi premise!" "...a strong and powerfully written work by a skilled and mature writer. I highly recommend it!" -Elveloy, Wattpad Ambassador Featured: Amby Awards Winner Dystopian July 2022 Wattpad AdultFiction Book of the Month April 2022 Speculative Fiction Awards 2022 - WINNER Wattpad AdultFiction Lit List December 2021 Wattpad Stars Feature List September 2021 Contemporary Fiction Awards 2021 SHORTLIST ONC2021 LONGLIST Note: this novella describes a contemporary feminist dystopia and includes non-graphic scenes of sexual predation and violence. [[22,000 words]]

a sudden loss, a secret hidden, and a question that insists to hang threatens everything thomas hart has done in order to survive the past seven years. [sequel to heartbeat] © 2024 NICHOLAS BROWN ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

[Literary, Short Story, Poems, Art, Philosophy] (In Editing) Strange conversations, ringing phones, umbrellas, talking birds, a girl with a top hat, grandfather clocks, transfigured stones, a missing archaeologist, bowls of rice, a man with twelve toes, and more. His published collection unveils dazzling surreal visions and explores philosophical themes of the human condition and spirituality, subjective perception and the nature of reality, the system and the cosmos through The book features the award-winning transcendental "The Elephant Girl", a heartbreaking "Sometimes I Think You Can't Hear Me", the magical fable "By The River" and political essay "It's Pouring, Bring Two Umbrellas". "[His pieces] have a timeless quality, little legends or fables that enlighten or explain a philosophy of life, a zen moment... [they] touch on an innate mystery of things that your stories allow one to see." - Patricia Keeney, Professor of Creative Writing at York University, Award-winning Poet, Critic, Author of One Man Dancing Order a signed author copy or pre-order online! http://inspirituspress.com/OFCD The published collection features short stories, poetry, philosophy, essay, aphorisms, artwork, photography, designs and more.

If There are Any Heavens is the story of Rose Miller, a WWII widow living in Oregon in 1943. Grief stricken, Rose walks through her life, a ghost of her former self. She is a locally renowned gardener and despite her despair, she continues with her small business creating floral arrangements for local events. She is stirred when handsome art professor Ed O'Neil, commissions her to design the flowers for his mother's funeral. After a few coincidental meetings, his intense attraction to her becomes known. When he makes an advance towards her, Rose accepts and they begin a love affair. While her feelings are intensely passionate, it's not long before Rose begins to realize that their arrangement is morally corrupt and deceitful. Rose breaks things off with Ed but as his love letters pour in she finds herself wanting him again. When tragedy strikes, Rose turns to Ed and he is unable to help her.