Free 100-300 words Short Stories【CLOSED】

Posted 4 years, 10 months ago (Edited 4 years, 9 months ago) by Avistella

Update (July 14): CLOSED | If you'd like to receive writing from me, you can check out my Low Effort Trades thread.


I want to get back into writing, so I'm opening up freebies to see if any characters/prompts might tickle my muse. These freebies will be around 100 to 300 words only. If you'd like me to write more, I do consider trade offers, but they are currently closed. I also do writing commissions with a rate of $1CAD/100 words; however, they are currently closed as well.

If you'd like to give me a tip, you may do so with my ko-fi. I also accept tips in the form of content for any of my OCs.

  • Not FCFS. I will not write for everyone.
  • I will work with up to two character(s) maximum.
  • I'm open to writing characters/relationships of any sexuality.
  • Fan characters / Canon x OC is okay.
  • No RPF (Real People Fiction). I'd also prefer not to work with sonas, sorry.
  • No NSFW; they're reserved for trades/commissions only.
  • Please have the personality of your character(s) listed somewhere, whether on their profiles or in your request form.
  • Please actually link to the character(s) you'd like written. I will not go through your account to look for them.
  • My strong suit is fluff/romance; however, I am open to writing other genres with the exception of horror, suspense, and/or thriller.
  • These freebies are short stories, meaning I will only work with characters that already have some form of development. I do not offer biographies.
  • Freebies will be posted as a reply to this thread and inside a spoiler tab.
  • You may upload the ficlet to your character(s)' Literatures and/or off-site so long as proper credit to me is given.
  • You're more than welcome to request again if you wish.

Samples of my writing for other people of their OCs can be found here. For convenience, excerpts of those stories can be found in the following spoiler tabs. For more samples of my writing, feel free to look through my writing tag (though be aware that they're primarily reader-inserts).

Green, wide eyes stare at the small, flickering flame on the table in front of her. A simple candle. The power had gone out due to the heavy storm raging outside, and Nuria couldn’t remember why they decided to use candlelight when there should have been other alternatives. Not that it particularly matters since it’s such a tiny little flame and there’s nothing to worry about. Or so Nuria tries to tell herself.

A flame. A spark.

In the quiet room, the young woman’s thoughts wander back to a memory that seems so distant in a sense, but one still very haunting. It lingers in the corners of her mind, and guilt settles deep in the pit of her stomach. Her memories always start out bittersweet. Yes, there were difficulties she faced as a child, but she had a family who loved and cared for her.

…Had.

Nuria’s heart lurches in her chest, and she feels sick. She ignores the beating rain against the window, something she usually enjoys, and instead merely focuses on the flame that mockingly dances in front of her. In her mind’s eye, she can see the hot colours of red, orange, and yellow, spread and grow. They fill her entire vision and consumes everything.

Tentatively, the knight-in-training guides her free hand to the top of Alrick’s head. Her hand lingers there for a moment as her gaze moves back towards the prince’s face to see if he disapproves. Alrick remains still, waiting for her to continue. Exhaling slowly, Lilly lets her fingers thread through the soft locks of her liege. She admires how his hair feels as she runs her fingers through them in a slow and rhythmic fashion while taking in the small changes in the man’s expression. His muscles relax the longer she continues, and his breathing even starts to match her pace.

“Lilly…” Alrick breathes out the woman’s name with a certain fondness, his eyelids fluttering open to look at her.

Lilly’s breath catches in her throat when piercing red eyes stare into hers, the man’s gaze warm and full of gratitude. She stops with her ministrations for a second, stunned at the look Alrick gives her as he squeezes the hand of hers that he’s still holding. Holding her breath, she waits for Alrick to continue talking.

It looks like he’s struggling to get the words out, his gaze moving away from her eyes and towards the side instead like he’s embarrassed. The prince takes their interlocked hands and brings it up to his lips. “Thank you,” he murmurs, his breaths tickling Lilly’s skin before he presses his lips on her fingers and allowing them to rest there for a few seconds in a soft kiss.

“You’re late,” Xiǎomíng notes bluntly, heaving a sigh as he props his elbow atop the table surface and rest his chin upon his palm.

“Sorry,” Peter replies, but before he can explain himself, his friend beats him to the punch.

“Let me guess, you got sidetracked because you helped a lost kid find their parents or helped some old lady cross the street.” Although the young man’s words sound accusing, they’re anything but that, judging by the light and almost fond exasperated tone of his voice.

Peter smiles. “Actually, I was getting back the notes I lent to someone from school.”

Xiǎomíng hums thoughtfully. “You’re too nice,” he comments idly. …Unlike me, he adds quietly to himself, his expression falling with the self-deprecating thought.

Peter doesn’t respond to the comment and instead changes the subject around. “You look tired,” he notes with a concerned tone as he notices the dark circles around his friend’s eyes.

“Do I now?” Xiǎomíng asks, and as if right on cue, a long yawn tumbles from his mouth which he hides behind his hand.

“…Are the nightmares keeping you up again?” The question is asked in a low voice, barely above that of a worried whisper as he slightly leans forward across the table. It pains him to know that his friend is suffering and that there isn’t much he can do.

“Something like that,” the blond responds vaguely, waving his hand in a dismissive manner in the air. He tries to smile to reassure the other young man, but Peter doesn’t look convinced.

The younger male puffs his cheeks into a small pout. After a beat’s pause, he finally stands up from his seat. “I’m gonna go buy something sweet. What do you want?”

Xiǎomíng scrunches his face. “You don’t have to—”

Red eyes fall shut, book in lap forgotten as the Keeper of Light instead chooses to revel in the pleasant company of his partner. Though the silence is pleasing and comfortable, Aurel starts to talk about mundane things to pass the time. Even if Esther offers little in responses, they both understand each other well enough.

The white-haired male allows his hand to brush along Aurel’s in the softest and most gentle of ways which in turn makes the brunette blush, a shy laugh slipping past his lips. Delicate fingers find his own, and Esther interlaces them together, palms pressing flat against each other as he breathes out a content sigh of bliss.

Aurel’s words become lodged in his throat from his partner’s cute behaviour, and the conversation abruptly stops. Instead, the younger Ethel directs his gaze towards the quieter man still comfortably settled against his shoulder, and he smiles with an incredibly fond and adoring glint in his eyes. Wordlessly, Aurel dips his head to plant his lips on the top of Ethel’s head and breathes in his scent. He lingers for a moment before pulling back, turning his head to look away in embarrassment but otherwise unable to wipe away the grin on his face.

If interested, please fill out the form below:

  • CHARACTER(S):
  • RATING: General | Teen (the difference between the two is that Teen may have cursing, violence, and/or sensitive subject matter while general has none of that)
  • GENRE: Fluff | Angst | Hurt/Comfort | Family | Friendship | Other...
  • POINT OF VIEW: First (I, me, we...) | Second (You...) | Third (He, she, they...) [note: if choosing First POV, please specify from which character's POV]
  • PROMPT: (optional, but increases the likelihood of me writing something)

Thank you!

FILLED REQUESTS: 24

Avistella

SoulLugia11 : I'm glad you like it! I love romantic slow dances, so it was a lot of fun writing them. And by all means, feel free to do so! I don't mind at all (:

Avistella

CROWSTELLATION : Here you go! Hopefully this is alright!

The night sky is clear of clouds tonight, showcasing the brilliant display of bright stars hanging above Bernard and Kyle. The snow underneath them, albeit a bit cold, is comforting and perfect to lie down on and simply stare at the twinkling lights. The air between them is soft and relaxed, and Bernard raises his arm to point to a certain collection of stars.

"That one's Aquila," he teaches Kyle. Even without turning his head to look, the medic can see the smile on the other's face, simply by the tone of his voice. It makes his lips curl upwards as well, and he offers a low but warm hum of acknowledgement.

Bernard then moves on to the next constellation he knows and so on and so forth. Kyle points to one particular arrangement of stars that piqued his interest. He's seen it before, but he doesn't know the name of it. "What's that one called?"

Bernard leans over, squinting at the pointed out constellation. It looks familiar to him, but he gives a small shrug of his shoulders. "I don't know." He offers a name, but he isn't certain if it's correct, but Kyle doesn't seem to mind. Eventually, the two fall into a casual game of sorts, trying to guess which constellations were what, time flying by them with ease.

One of the two--they really don't know who--reaches out their hand to the side, seeking the other's warmth. Their smiles stay present on their faces, their laughter ringing in the air.

Avistella

CharonDusk : Thank you! I'm glad it's to your liking! And of course, I'm perfectly fine with it. Feel free to go ahead and do so. (:

tenbyte

CHARACTER(S): Tsuji and Matsu
RATING: Teen
GENRE: Romance?
POINT OF VIEW: Third person
PROMPT: Maybe talking about the war that's coming and how Matsu might have to go fight, and so they try to reassure each other? They're best friends and love birds who really don't want to leave each other's side. Feel free to Not do that and do whatever you want.

Avistella

Chiasen : Here you go! I hope you like it!

The tension in the country is high, nobody able to deny that they were on the cusp of an upcoming war. Matsu and Tsuji find a moment to themselves, away from all the anxious jittering of the citizens, retreating into a secluded meadow.  They sit on the ground, leaning against each other's side.

"It's most likely that I'll have to go out and fight," Matsu breaks the silence between them, finally voicing out the concern that had been in the back of their minds for so long.

Tsuji hums quietly in acknowledgement, though her tone carries a hint of sadness. "It'll be okay," she says, though she isn't sure who she's reassuring at this point.

"I promise I'll come back." Matsu reaches out to grasp Tsuji's hand.

Tsuji in turn bites at her lower lip, her eyelids falling shut to utter a silent prayer to whatever divine being is out there to keep Matsu safe. She squeezes her hand, afraid to let go. She doesn't want her to go, but she has no choice but to accept the situation as it is. "...You better."

TheVoidCalls
  • CHARACTER(S): Kai & Boi
  • RATING: General
  • GENRE: Fluff/Romance
  • POINT OF VIEW: Third
  • PROMPT: Kai and Boi Spend Some Needed Time Together
Kai's Personality: Reserved, Irritated Easily, Quiet, Demanding

Boi's Personality: Playful, Clingy, A Bit Unhinged, Cheerful In a Creepy/Weird Way

tenbyte

asfljasfjasfjlkjasf oh my god??? thank you so much!!! i love your writing sm,, i'm definitely more than happy with it

Avistella

TheVoidCalls : I hope this is fine!

It's been a long time since Kai and Boi managed to find time for themselves together. Life's crcumstances often got in the way, and their conflicting schedules didn't allow them much time to meet up. Thankfully, however, things have finally started to calm down for the both of them, and they were quick to take the opportunity to spend some much needed time together.

Kai is quiet as Boi hugs their arm arm, nuzzling closer to then. Kai doesn't seem to mind this kind of behaviour coming from the shadow demon, realizing that they've missed this proximity and comfort. The couple basks in each's simple company, an easygoing silence filling the air between them.

Kai breathes out a sigh, leaning their head against Boi's. Even though they aren't necessarily doing anything asides from lounging around, they both find enjoyment in this small bubble of time they have, simply because they're together.

TheVoidCalls

Avistella jvklzfpocldxmecls omg That's so Cute! I Love it a Lot, Thank you! <3

garu

Oh, thank you very much and sorry for misunderstanding  and thank you very much as well

^ ^ /

Avistella

Avistella

garu : Sorry, as stated in the title of this thread, I'm only offering short stories (i.e. stories with characters that already have some form of development). I do not offer biographies.

RadiantRaindragon

Hello again! I know I already got something from you, but I liked it so much that I wanted to try requesting something else. I hope you don't mind!

  • CHARACTER(S): Spike and William
  • RATING: General
  • GENRE: Friendship | Fluff(?)
  • POINT OF VIEW: Either third or first is fine (if first-person, then I'd prefer it to be from William's POV!)
  • PROMPT: Spike, being a poltergeist, spends most of his time either pranking William or trying to coax William into helping him prank other people. William, not being a poltergeist, doesn't really appreciate this, but sometimes he can't bring himself to say no - mostly because he considers himself lucky to even have a friend like Spike.
If you end up writing something with them, then thank you in advance. :)