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Short Stories - By Genre: History
in the "History" genre

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BENEATH THE EVENING LAMPLIGHT
A Poem of A Victorian Beggar
Rated: E
~117 Words
History, Experience, Cultural
Type: Poetry
Updated 6 years ago
The Summer of Love
Woodstock 1969, Still an unrepentant hippie
Rated: ASR
~441 Words
History, Women's, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
The Bamboo Cutter
Taketori no Okina tells his story in a new take on this old, Japanese folk tale.
Rated: ASR
~1,360 Words
Sci-fi, Folklore, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
Anthrophobia
The Dutchess's Daughter is sick in bed and nobody can find out why.
Rated: 13+
~1,179 Words
Mystery, Horror/Scary, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
I believe in Big Foot
The story of a young girl growing up with her mysterious protector.
Rated: E
~1,691 Words
Thriller/Suspense, History, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
The Eagles Misunderstood Fanatics
A little History for Those Who Don't Know It. (For SugarCube's Weekly Random Contest)
Rated: 18+
~254 Words
History, Comedy, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
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Herculaneum
Poem about the other victim of Vesuvius
Rated: E
~143 Words
History, Cultural, Mystery
Type: Poetry
Updated 2 years ago
The Story of Us
each person has a gift, something to give whether it be spirit, mind, or body.
Rated: E
~397 Words
History, Experience, Educational
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
*Dollar* 225 GPs per review
To Plough The Sea
Inspired by the sad realities of South America's revolutionary past.
Rated: E
~2,931 Words
History, Family, Philosophy
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
Poloz the Great Snake
A retelling of a Russian myth. Critique is greatly appreciated!
Rated: E
~1,350 Words
Mythology, Action/Adventure, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
The New Invention
It doesn’t just keep the sun and rain off.
Rated: E
~313 Words
Contest Entry, Comedy, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
The Thieves
Hunger can change a life
Rated: E
~222 Words
Contest Entry, History, Fantasy
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
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What would you do in 1000 AD Europe?
You've been transported to Europe, ca 1000 AD. Can you survive, or better yet, thrive?
Rated: E
43 Posts
History, Fantasy, Action/Adventure
Type: Other
Updated 3 years ago
A Special Day
It was a crystal clear early Fall day.
Rated: E
~281 Words
Contest Entry, Drama, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
New Years Problems
For the LGBT Writing Contest
Rated: 18+
~1,394 Words
Fanfiction, History, LGBTQ+
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
Lucee's Plan
Lucee needs a plan so her people don't starve - winner November 2018 Cliffhanger Contest.
Rated: 13+
~698 Words
Action/Adventure, Contest Entry, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 5 years ago
Smashed Potatoes
US Soldiers visit Italian Village in World War II
Rated: 13+
~2,234 Words
Military, History, Tribute
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Husband's Murder
A fictional theory of Agatha Christie's missing days
Rated: 13+
~1,743 Words
History, Mystery, Crime/Gangster
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Sacrifice
King Ahaz followed pagan worship by offering burnt offerings to Moleck.
Rated: ASR
~3,120 Words
History, Drama, Tragedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
*Dollar* 225 GPs per review
COMING OF AGE
This is a short story about growing up, written in a conversational tone.
Rated: 13+
~2,147 Words
Family, Experience, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Gypsy Hearts: Part Three
Twilight and Eden: their lives at the castle.
Rated: ASR
~1,330 Words
History, Romance/Love, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Path of Contempt
A supernatural short story based on real history in 13th century Italy.
Rated: 13+
~1,835 Words
History, Supernatural, Drama
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Last Jew in Mattanchery
A short story about the Jewish spice traders in Cochin, India
Rated: E
~2,909 Words
History, Community, Cultural
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Last Jew in Mattanchery
A short story about the last jew in Mattanchery. The spice trader who loved India
Rated: E
~2,897 Words
Foreign, Community, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Croix de Guerre
A confrontation between a priest and a lady outside a cafe in Paris - for Writer's Cramp.
Rated: 13+
~1,010 Words
History, Religious, Relationship
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Samoset's Journey
An event leading up to the first Thanksgiving. First place Newbies Contest, September 2016
Rated: 13+
~967 Words
History, Cultural, Biographical
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
See Lord, Here Are Two Swords
Xena Warrior Princess and Gabrielle meet Jesus.
Rated: 13+
~3,806 Words
Religious, History, Fanfiction
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
"One Small Step for a Man?"
A dialogue between a journalist and Neil Armstrong--written for June's "The Challenge"
Rated: E
~503 Words
Biographical, Educational, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
A Boy and A Sword
My first attempt at writing a Short Story using Sir Kay, King Arthur's Step-Brother POV.
Rated: E
~535 Words
History, Fanfiction, Writing
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
High Stakes on the Sweetwater River
Historical fiction based on the lynching of Ellen Watson and Jim Averell in Wyoming 1889.
Rated: ASR
~3,380 Words
Western, History, Thriller/Suspense
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
A Tale of Value
An object of worth crosses many hands before finally being noticed for it's true value.
Rated: E
~774 Words
Mystery, History, Contest Entry
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Portal of Worlds
The portal between Earth and Asgard suddenly closes and two friends find a secret plot.
Rated: ASR
~2,635 Words
Fantasy, History, Supernatural
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Him
Mysterious man that God send from heaven
Rated: 13+
~154 Words
Emotional, Experience, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
*Dollar* 750 GPs per review
Bread and Needles
The Joads weren't the only ones with a not-so-happy ending...
Rated: E
~615 Words
Environment, Political, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Training Our Dragons
A salesman sold lizards that were really dragons. They come in handy during an invasion.
Rated: 13+
~1,940 Words
History, Fantasy, Children's
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
*Dollar* 375 GPs per review
Pometacomet's Dream
A young Native American is captured by white men in a rapidly changing world.
Rated: ASR
~362 Words
History, Cultural, Emotional
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Unlikely Guardians
Set in medieval Europe, a very short story of one attentive doctor.
Rated: E
~111 Words
Dark, History, Mystery
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Sword of Oberon
Hear the brief account of the great sword of Oberon seeing the world of men and elves.
Rated: ASR
~1,137 Words
History, Supernatural, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
The Beginning...
Contest entry with 300 word limit and specific words that need to be included.
Rated: 13+
~265 Words
Contest Entry, History, Military
Type: Short Story
Updated 6 years ago
Machiavelli and Brexit
Machiavelli thought Italy could only become unified by a prince. Should Europe be unified?
Rated: E
~2,286 Words
History, Political, Romance/Love
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
The Misfortunate Tomb of Fortunato
An excavator in the wine cellars of a powerful family meets an old, dangerous inhabitant.
Rated: ASR
~2,540 Words
History, Ghost, Technology
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
Happiness Happens
He loved a girl whose sister loved him, so the girl he loved wouldn't love him.
Rated: E
~1,660 Words
Action/Adventure, Romance/Love, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
*Dollar* 450 GPs per review
Impaler
Vlad Tepes Dracula was a man with little tolerance for squeamishness.
Rated: 18+
~820 Words
History, Horror/Scary, War
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
A Fistful of Denarii
On the frontier of ancient Britannia, five strangers prepare for a showdown.
Rated: 18+
~1,755 Words
Contest Entry, Western, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
A Time Warp
A time travel dream
Rated: E
~157 Words
Thriller/Suspense, History, Entertainment
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
They Walk Amongst Us --Even Now
Slightly fictionalized version. I did spend months on my own at 16; one could back then.
Rated: E
~1,694 Words
Biographical, History, Experience
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
The Miracle of Little Cat
Fictitious story about 9/11 from cat's POV 1st wkly writer's contest & Ventura County Fair
Rated: E
~1,606 Words
Animal, Emotional, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
The Pirate's Lady Part One
Short story about a pirate and a bar maid.
Rated: ASR
~1,141 Words
History, Romance/Love, Other
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
The Winner Part 2
Steve wins the rodeo and wins a cowgirls heart on the dance floor.
Rated: E
~434 Words
Western, Romance/Love, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
Fatalis
Written for Other Worlds comp. A time traveler runs into trouble.
Rated: 13+
~1,942 Words
Sci-fi, History, Animal
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
My Ever-Rotating Zoo
I love animals. I love pets. I even love birds and wild animals. But, there is enough.
Rated: 13+
~541 Words
Animal, Educational, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
For the Love of Grace
Alice Norton is at a music concert in 1927. It was life changing.
Rated: E
~1,648 Words
Romance/Love, Young Adult, History
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
Rated: E
~592 Words
Contest Entry, History, Comedy
Type: Short Story
Updated 7 years ago
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