Inward

The Magic of 150 Words

Spiral Staircase Of The Arc De is a photograph by Jjr from FineArtofAmerica

The space was small, yet vast. A corridor into the unknown. A portal into possibility. He gazed through the confusing labyrinth of spirals, contemplating his choice. Inward or outward; up or down, the avenue toward what he sought yawned before him, perilous and strange, yet beguilingly inviting.

He had waited many long days for that moment. The anticipation of opportunity thrilled through him with revitalizing electricity. No longer would he be trapped in the mundane halls of this reality; a new realm awaited, he only needed to choose.

Inward or outward; up or down?

Each prospect enticed him with a hint of mystery and the lush scent of the obscure, but he could only make one selection and, at last, he smiled. His direction was clear. He chose the realm where endless variety and challenge piqued his curiosity, inviting the vanguard of intrepidity.

Inward, into the undiscovered country of himself.

What is Micro Fiction?

Micro Fiction is exactly what it sounds like; a piece of fiction written in fewer than 300 words. No more, no less. As with any other form of fiction, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It can also have a plot and character development, and a theme, meaning, or purpose. Many micro-fiction stories are built…