Stories by Xylch, by newest first

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  • A Question of Survival
    Paul was sitting on a folding chair in the high school gym, wearing his pajamas. The gym was filled with rows of men like him. Only men, there were no women, no children, no one who looked younger than about sixteen. Most
    by Xylch 1400 words, 4 comments, on Jul 7 8:22 PM 2008. In Science fiction
  • Berry Thief
    It was midafternoon when Reslester came upon the berry patch. He had been walking since dawn, so he was tired and quite hungry. He was carrying provisions with him, but a wise traveller always takes advantage of food found
    by Xylch 1400 words, 5 comments, on Jun 29 1:32 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Humor
  • Mr. Irresistable
    Wendell Dayton stood outside the old, brick building on Crost Street. This was the place he was looking for. A carved, wooden sign on it proclaimed in large letters that this was The Crescent Moon Brew House. In smaller le
    by Xylch 1200 words, 2 comments, on May 6 9:30 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Humor, Weird
  • Attack of the Dancing Rats
    Boregard Hilsted of the Imperial Transport Defenders was at his station, Pod 18 of the void-fortress Triumph. So far this watch had been quiet, but Bo was staying alert. He knew how quickly the situation could change out he
    by Xylch 2000 words, 1 comment, on Apr 23 9:44 PM 2008. In Future, Science fiction, War
  • First Day
    "You're new here, aren't you?"1 / "Yeah, it's my first day."2 / "Nervous?"3 / "Does it show?"4 / "A littl
    by Xylch 600 words, 1 comment, on Mar 30 8:10 PM 2008. In Fantasy
  • Illusion of Life
    "Here's your muffins, Kerk."1 / The elderly woman pushed the bag of muffins across the counter.2 / "Thanks, Mrs. Dowey."3 / "It's good
    by Xylch 2200 words, 5 comments, on Mar 28 9:09 PM 2008. In Fiction, Ghost, Humor, Weird
  • The Better Half
    The morning sun streamed through the bedroom window, falling on the place next to Kerk where Marli used to lay. Before Marli moved in, Ker
    by Xylch 1000 words, 2 comments, on Mar 21 11:50 PM 2008. In Fiction, Ghost, Romance, Weird
  • The Case of the Lost Cross
    The rain was really coming down. I should've gone home hours ago but I hated the thought of going out in that kind of weather. Getting soaked would've been bad enough, but the lightning was was lighting up the sky like fire
    by Xylch 3200 words, 3 comments, on Mar 15 1:52 AM 2008. In Detective, Fiction, First person, Humor
  • Roommates
    Lunette knew her mother would not approve of Chester, but she just had to tell her the truth.
    by Xylch 800 words, 6 comments, on Feb 12 8:16 PM 2008. In Fiction, Humor
  • Broken Mirror
    "I don't stink!"1 / "Take it easy, Braun. Nobody said you stink." Artie wondered if it was the steroids that made his client so short-tempered or if he was just born that way. "It's a commerci
    by Xylch 700 words, 3 comments, on Feb 9 1:43 AM 2008. In Humor
  • Don't Feed The Bears
    Eddie goes berry picking and finds she has a special appeal to more than just trolls.
    by Xylch 3000 words, 2 comments, on Feb 2 8:42 AM 2008. In Fantasy, Humor, Weird
  • Would You Care For Something To Eat
    Edda Belle Bergtagen wonders what happens to people who have no soul.
    by Xylch 6500 words, 6 comments, on Jan 18 11:39 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Humor, Weird
  • Cooking with Wine
    She really needed a job, but Eddie did not like the idea of working for a troll.
    by Xylch 3800 words, 9 comments, on Dec 28 1:47 AM 2007. In Death, Fantasy, Humor, Weird
  • Preserving Beauty
    A woman wants an alchemist to give her a beauty potion, but what is she willing to pay for it?
    by Xylch 1100 words, 6 comments, on Dec 22 1:39 AM 2007. In Fantasy
  • Wish I Could Help
    A wizard tries to help a woman he can not cure with his magic.
    by Xylch 15200 words, 1 comment, on Dec 17 12:41 AM 2007. In Fantasy, Friendship
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