L'avventura vesuviana (esserto)
Un esserto de L'avventura vesuviana di Kristen Caven. Questo esserto è disponibile anche in Inglese.
Short Stories & Poems
In this section, you'll find a collection of short stories and poems created by writers from all over. Their work crosses a wide range of genres and topics. Be sure to check out the bios at the bottom of each story or poem to learn where to find more of each writer's work. If you are a writer and would like your work to be featured here, there are two ways to do it. Either submit your work for review or participate in one of the themed monthly contests. Please enjoy!
"The Vesuvian Affair" (excerpt)
An excerpt of The Vesuvian Affair by Kristen Caven. This excerpt is also available in Italian.
Winner (February 2026) "Lady Flaps-A-Lot and Lord of the Rings"
"Lady Flaps-A-Lot and Lord of the Rings" is a fun romance by Lesley L. Smith. You can find more work by Lesley at Lesley L. Smith Author.
"Winter Wonderland" (a short story)
"Winter Wonderland" was first published on Wattpad as a standalone speculative flash fiction story and the second chapter of the composite speculative fiction novel, Of Ice and Snow on August 13th, 2024.
"The Nightmare" (Chapter 6)
"The Nightmare" (horror) by Arushi Kashyap is a spooky tale of a dream gone wrong. It is told in eight parts, with each part whisking the reader into a new dreamscape. This is Chapter Six.
Second Place (December 2025) "Chapter One, Shadows of a Bleeding Soul"
Genre: horror
F*&! It, I Love You (Excerpt #2)
F*&! It, I Love You, by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr.
F*&! It, I Love You (Excerpt #1)
F*&! It, I Love You, by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr.
"Cinnamon Girl" (Excerpt)
Cinnamon Girl by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr. Below is a short excerpt.
Reflection in a Dirty Puddle (prose poetry)
Vanya Kasakta is a poet and artist living in Armenia. His recent work, "Reflection in a Dirty Puddle" was written and translated for Underground Bookshelf readers.
First Place (December 2025) "Pet Sitting"
"Pet Sitting" is also available on Wattpad (2024) and Metastellar (2026). It is Chapter One of the book, Of Ice and Snow.
"The Nightmare" (Chapter 5)
"The Nightmare" by Arushi Kashyap is a spooky tale of a dream gone wrong. It is told in eight parts, with each part whisking the reader into a new dreamscape. This is Chapter Five.
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