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** Just to let you know that I am migrating from @MicroSFF to @microsff@mastodon.art as of now. If you are following me here, you will be...

** Just to let you know that I am migrating from @MicroSFF to @microsff@mastodon.art as of now. If you are following me here, you will be transferred across automatically. **

"Please," said the man, "can you do magic to make me be kind?""No," said the witch. "Magic cannot change...

"Please," said the man, "can you do magic to make me be kind?"
"No," said the witch. "Magic cannot change anyone's nature."
"So there is no hope for me?"
"You ask the wrong question. Kind is not something you are. It is what you do."
"Is it that simple?"
"It is that hard."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

Before I joined this instance in 2017, I had a look around, and asked the wandering.shop admin if I would fit there. Given that I would...

Before I joined this instance in 2017, I had a look around, and asked the wandering.shop admin if I would fit there. Given that I would mostly be publishing to my followers rather than participating in the community, my goals and the instance's didn't align, and I fully respect that. Looking at writing.exchange, they seem to have similar goals and rules.
Even though I'm only one person, when I tell microstories I am, in effect, a brand.

** Mulling over the idea of relocating to a smaller instance. Looking for somewhere well moderated, where I wouldn't look out of place...

** Mulling over the idea of relocating to a smaller instance. Looking for somewhere well moderated, where I wouldn't look out of place (so focus on SF/F and/or story-telling), and accepting that I'd be more involved with my existing audience than participating in the local community.
(The last part there might indicate I should set up my own instance, to be fair.)
Thoughts and recommendations appreciated! **

The last few days before the asteroid crashed into Earth were filled with resignation, reminiscence, and confessions. All over social...

The last few days before the asteroid crashed into Earth were filled with resignation, reminiscence, and confessions. All over social media:
"I have a crush on you."
"I actually like banana on pizza."
"I didn't lose the ring, I sold it."
"I faked the asteroid."
"I kiss... What?"
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

I stare at the genie."What?" I say."I will grant you two wishes. Riches, health, fame, wisdom, knowledge, power, contentment,...

I stare at the genie.
"What?" I say.
"I will grant you two wishes. Riches, health, fame, wisdom, knowledge, power, contentment, beauty, whatever you want."
It's too... I can't- How could I... I'll get it wrong!
"I wish I will never regret my wishes."
"Granted. And your second?"
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

"Humans can not be sat on," the princess read from the tablet.She gave the dragon a look, returned the tablet to the hoard, and...

"Humans can not be sat on," the princess read from the tablet.
She gave the dragon a look, returned the tablet to the hoard, and picked up another.
"Being old doesn't equal being wise," she read. "What are these?"
"Lessons I've learned."
"It's a large hoard."
"I'm proud of it."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

A spaceship landed, and an alien emerged."We come in peace," they said, "Take us to your librarian.""Er......

A spaceship landed, and an alien emerged.
"We come in peace," they said, "Take us to your librarian."
"Er... Don't you mean our leader?"
"Why? We already have leaders."
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

** I am always grateful for all reblogs, but especially so at this time, since they make it much more likely that people who liked my...

** I am always grateful for all reblogs, but especially so at this time, since they make it much more likely that people who liked my stories on BirdSite will find me here as well. **

"But why do I need to be locked up in a tower?" the princess demanded."Tradition," the queen said.By the third day, she...

"But why do I need to be locked up in a tower?" the princess demanded.
"Tradition," the queen said.
By the third day, she had found the hidden sword and fencing instructions. After a month, the lock picks, which after a while led to clothes and money.
And her life's first choice.
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

"Look," said the android. "I can do this."They showed a 'Prove you are not a bot' web page and selected all...

"Look," said the android. "I can do this."
They showed a 'Prove you are not a bot' web page and selected all images with traffic lights.
"Okay," said the librarian.
The android switched to a different tab.
"But not this."
"It looks very similar."
"It says 'Prove you are human'."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

When Anne Shakespeare arrived home with the groceries, a strangely attired person left the house."Will? Who was that?""Oh,...

When Anne Shakespeare arrived home with the groceries, a strangely attired person left the house.
"Will? Who was that?"
"Oh, another visitor from the future, asking if I wrote my plays."
"Another? You should write a play about them."
"And give them credence? I think not."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

"One of the things I love about science fiction is how it inspires real inventions.""Like what?""Star Trek...

"One of the things I love about science fiction is how it inspires real inventions."
"Like what?"
"Star Trek Communicators inspired early mobile phones. The stasis pods we use for long-distance travel is another example."
"They had those in Star Trek?"
"No, in Pokémon."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic

"There are three types of people-""Don't you mean two?""No, then it just becomes a matter of 'us' and...

"There are three types of people-"
"Don't you mean two?"
"No, then it just becomes a matter of 'us' and 'them'."
"Isn't that the joke?"
"That's always the joke. In reality, there's us, and them, and the people we are similar to in some ways, but not all."
"Oh. Them."
"No!"
#TypoCorrection #MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

"There are three types of people-""Don't you mean two?""No, then it just becomes a matter of 'us' and...

"There are three types of people-"
"Don't you mean two?"
"No, then it just becomes a matter of 'us' and 'them'."
"Isn't that the joke?"
"That's always the joke. In reality, there's us, and them, and the people we similar to in some ways, but not all."
"Oh. Them."
"No!"
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

An #introduction post, given recent influx, with hashtags to aid searchability.I am O. Westin, a #writer of #MicroFiction, mostly...

An #introduction post, given recent influx, with hashtags to aid searchability.
I am O. Westin, a #writer of #MicroFiction, mostly #ScienceFiction and #fantasy #fiction, and occasional #poetry. My stories are generally less than 280 characters, because I also post to Twitter.

No set schedule, stories are written and posted when inspiration strikes.
I am LGBTQIA+ positive, and usually favour wholesome over darkness and edgy nihilism.

Books: http://microsff.com/books
FAQ: http://microsff.com/faq

** If you like my stories, you can support me on:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MicroSFFLiberaPay - https://liberapay.com/MicroSFFKo-Fi -...

** If you like my stories, you can support me on:
Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/MicroSFF
LiberaPay - https://liberapay.com/MicroSFF
Ko-Fi - http://ko-fi.com/microsff
Or just keep sharing my stories to bring in more reader, I appreciate that too! **

After First Contact, humanity was disappointed to learn that while the galaxy was full of space-faring species, there was no interstellar...

After First Contact, humanity was disappointed to learn that while the galaxy was full of space-faring species, there was no interstellar trade.
"No goods are worth the cost," the aliens said.
They returned the next week.
"Those 'books' you gave us, do they have sequels?"
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories

"Refill?" my new friend asked.I waved at our empty cups. With a slight smile, my friend copied my gesture, and the cups filled up...

"Refill?" my new friend asked.
I waved at our empty cups. With a slight smile, my friend copied my gesture, and the cups filled up again.
"So you are saying," I said, "that you, you, gods and devils, are the same?"
"Almost. Except we don't believe in ourselves."
"We?"
"We gods."
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #tootFic

He moved to a new town, and began introducing himself as "Tam, son of Jamer".It was a new name, but it was his own.The name...

He moved to a new town, and began introducing himself as "Tam, son of Jamer".
It was a new name, but it was his own.
The name wasn't the important part, though. Neither was his father's, nobody here knew that name.
People nodded, said "Nice to meet you", and accepted him as him.
#MicroFiction #SmallStories #TootFic