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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 1d ago
You don't need much - a decent computer, layout software, a laser printer, and a basic time/space machine. I scour news sites for good news, then write them up, design my zine, print it out, and send copies to my subscribers, a month ago. Gives them a bit of hope, something to look forward to. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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MicroSFF
Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 2d ago
The artificer pulled a lever. "It's active." The device looked like a doorway, a slight shimmer in the opening. The artificer stepped through. "Nothing happened," the apprentice said. "I already am who I am. If you step through, you'll turn into who you are." "May I?" "I built it for you." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 3d ago
The shieldmaiden raised a tankard to the battered knight. "Dragon got the better of you? Told you." "I'd like to see you do better!" "Sure!" She emptied her tankard, rode out, and soon returned with the princess. "How?" "First, make sure the princess wants to be rescued-" "But-" "-by you." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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MicroSFF
Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · 3d ago
It was the world's first interspecies conference. "First," the elf said, "let's agree we all have a right to exist." The goblin nodded. The orc looked at elves and humans and growled "Nah!" The human looked at orcs and goblins and said "No." "For fucks sake," the elf and goblin said in unison. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Jun 11, 2026
When I speak, toads fall from my mouth. There was a fairy dressed as some kind of fucking royalty. I got cursed for insufficient deference. As far as I can tell, my toads are not any of the 500-ish known species. If you have a degree in biology and want to cowrite a paper on new toads, hit me up. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Jun 10, 2026
I check the ticket. Overnight to Krakow. Sleeper, private compartment for two. "Hurry up!" My fiancé leads the way. "Wait, the train station is the other-" "We're here." It used to be an empty plot. Now it's full of small houses. My fiancé grins and points to a sign: "Baba Yaga Travels" #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Jun 02, 2026
"Here's our description of ourselves. Er. You said we could leave out shameful things?" "Thank you," the alien envoy said. "We have asked many groups of humans, so.... Huh." "What?" "Other groups of humans hid atrocities they've committed. You included yours. But you've left out reproduction?" #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 25, 2026
New spaceships are built around a self-aware AI core, able to run all its systems and navigate space. At launch, they are all alike. As they mature, they develop personalities. "I need to visit the docks at the next stop," the ship said. "Is there a problem?" "I'm having cat ears fitted." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 12, 2026
The goddess listens carefully. "Granted. Then this will be your last mission as a Magical Girl Warrior." "Yes," I say. "I'm sorry, but-" "Ssh," says the goddess. "I love you and am proud of you." I transform to a MGW as usual, fight the demon, and at last, finally! revert to my real form. A boy. #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 07, 2026

The necromancer looked at the old man behind the opulent desk.

"Commission me?"

"Yes. Once I'm dead, of course, but I'll pay you in advance."

"To call you back to address your family?"

"You can do that, can't you?"

"Yes, of course. To say farewell?"

"To clarify any questions about my will."

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Steven Cudahy
@stevencudahy@mastodon.scot · May 06, 2026
The #MastoPrompt for Wednesday 6 May 2026 is: #quirk 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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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 05, 2026
"Teach me," the hero said. "Wait, what?" said the Evil Overlord. "You're running a huge organisation. How do you align everyone's ideals?" "You want your allies to share all your ideals?" "Of course!" "Well, we don't care about that. We can always betray each other later, after we've won." #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 04, 2026
They looked at the burnt mess. "Cross 'Cheese slicer' off the list." "I'm not terribly surprised." "Me neither, but it's best to be methodical. What's next?" "Er... Saber? Is that how it's spelled?" "'I think so? 'Light saber' sounds more feasible than 'light cheese slicer'. Let's build one!" #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
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Steven Cudahy
@stevencudahy@mastodon.scot · May 03, 2026
The #MastoPrompt for Sunday 3 May 2026 is: #lavender 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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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 02, 2026
"What do you usually paint?" the wizard asked. "I do a lot of pet portraits, but if it's for myself I like to paint fancy animals." "Like a winged tiger?" "Yes! You've seen that?" "Ah. The canvas you used-" "I got it cheaply, but it's good quality." "-was enchanted, to make the subject real." #MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic
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@hbrpgm@adalta.social · May 02, 2026

📺 https://peer.adalta.social/w/3fCV8bLKiBnHCfiKoAhtvQ 🔗 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇫🇷 🔗 ℹ️

Une Analyse de la Complexité Affective d’un Génie Littéraire.

#history #histodons #scicomm #smallstories #histsci

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@hbrpgm@adalta.social · May 02, 2026

📺 https://peer.adalta.social/w/jh1iuW42arhcQTrqkmxJL6 🔗 🇩🇪🇺🇸🇫🇷 🔗 ℹ️

A chilling exploration of emotional dissonance through a master of concise observation.

#history #histodons #scicomm #smallstories #histsci

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MicroSFF
Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · May 01, 2026
"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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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 28, 2026
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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Micro SF/F by O. Westin
@MicroSFF@mastodon.art · Apr 25, 2026
"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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