Some of them have even gone on to write and publish novels based on their short story submissions! Discover short stories of all genres and subjectsĬentered around themed writing prompts, these short stories range across all forms, genres, and topics of interests. Our writers come to the contest from all experience levels to hone their skills through consistent practice and friendly feedback.

To that end, we've been running a weekly writing content for over four years - and these short stories are the thousands of entries we've received over that time. Here at Reedsy, we're looking to foster the next generation of beloved authors. Whether the stories are sweeping explorations of the human condition, or slices of life vignettes that move us to tears, short fiction has the power to dazzle from first word to last. Jemison, some of the best authors in the business have made their mark writing short stories.

From the eerily-accurate predictions of Ray Bradbury to the spine-chilling thrills of Stephen King and the wildly imaginative worlds of N.K. Often maligned as the novel’s poor cousin, the short story medium has produced some of the most beloved works of fiction. Short stories may be small, but they are mighty! With the weight of a novel stripped away, great short stories strike directly at the heart of their topics.