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!
25 Mar 2026 11:58
"The Artist and the Alien" by Sara Shay is excerpted from the science-fiction romance, Christophina's Wings. This excerpt was one of the top two stories in the February contest. Find out where to find the full book HERE.
18 Mar 2026 10:51
Un esserto de L'avventura vesuviana di Kristen Caven. Questo esserto è disponibile anche in Inglese.
18 Mar 2026 10:48
An excerpt of The Vesuvian Affair by Kristen Caven. This excerpt is also available in Italian.
12 Mar 2026 12:54
"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.
4 Mar 2026 14:46
"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.
25 Feb 2026 14:49
"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.
25 Feb 2026 14:40
Genre: horror
18 Feb 2026 14:02
F*&! It, I Love You, by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr.
11 Feb 2026 11:34
F*&! It, I Love You, by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr.
6 Feb 2026 13:10
Cinnamon Girl by Jessica Steuer, is a young adult romance available in full on Wattpad under the handle, @jessicathewritterr. Below is a short excerpt.
28 Jan 2026 13:09
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.
26 Jan 2026 13:49
"Pet Sitting" is also available on Wattpad (2024) and Metastellar (2026). It is Chapter One of the book, Of Ice and Snow.
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