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@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 1h ago
"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 · 2d ago
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 · 5d ago
"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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@lovableweirdo@universeodon.com · Mar 09, 2026
She arrived at a peace negotiation and found a mat on the floor where her chair should have been. She sat on an attendant's back instead, conducted the meeting at eye level, and remarked afterward that she didn't use the same chair twice. Then she went home and raised an army. Queen Nzinga — the woman Portugal spent thirty years failing to defeat. https://oddlet.com/p/f41 #Histodons #HistSci #SciComm #History #SmallStories
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@lovableweirdo@universeodon.com · Mar 07, 2026
Trinity College banned dogs. Byron checked the statutes, found no mention of bears, and installed one. He also kept wolves, monkeys, and a crocodile at home. Meet Lord Byron — the most gloriously ungovernable man in English literature. https://oddlet.com/p/eb0 #Histodons #HistSci #SciComm #History #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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