Category Archives: Five Minute Fiction for Free

A collection of flash fiction (generally 500-1,500 words) for your enjoyment.

The Gift or Susan Buys a Horse

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Austin Gisriel

Susan counted out each bill carefully as she laid them into the older girl’s palm. “Forty. Forty-one, forty-two, forty-three . . .” She continued peeling off dollar bills until she reached fifty. “There. So, now I own Rusty?” “You sure … Continue reading →

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Hunter’s Last Hit

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Austin Gisriel

Hunter Rains sighed as he clicked off the TV. Still no agreement between the Major League Baseball Players Association and the owners about starting the 2020 season, which of course, had been delayed because of the nationwide shutdown from the … Continue reading →

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If Only the Walls Could Talk

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Austin Gisriel

Driving to work down Route 44 with the sunroof open on a fine spring morning, Jason Murray looked over at the abandoned farm-house that stood perhaps 30 yards from the side of the road. Jason had the sense that other … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Better in Black and White

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Austin Gisriel

Rick and Virginia were missing. As there had been no ransom demand, kidnapping had been ruled out. Murder and suicide had seemed unlikely based on their apartment in which nothing was disturbed, and from which nothing had been taken. The … Continue reading →

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Heart of the Beholder

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Austin Gisriel

This is the story of two men, one rich, one poor whose paths crossed once, but for a moment. *** Marty Sawyer leaned on a fence post, his eyes meandering across the field before him. Marty was still sweating from … Continue reading →

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Walkin’ After Midnight

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Austin Gisriel

This was the girl of his dreams. Yes, Jason had just met her that night at the IHOP out by the highway, but her smile had encouraged him to flirt with her a bit. When she left the check, she … Continue reading →

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Now, I Need Free Help!

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Austin Gisriel

This is one of those “audience participation” entries in which you help determine a potential project of mine. I’m thinking about putting together the best “hour” of my Five Minute Fiction For Free series, which is to say, putting my … Continue reading →

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Aunt Mini

Posted on February 9, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

Aunt Mini peered at the diamond, which she certainly considered to be one of her best friends. Only this diamond was marked off in 90 foot increments and made of dirt. She adjusted her New Market Rebels cap and cheered … Continue reading →

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The Runaway

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Austin Gisriel

Jim could no longer tolerate what could only be described as severe mistreatment. First, they had made him wear a hideous powder blue suit featuring a bow tie and topped by a fedora, complete with a feather. He looked like … Continue reading →

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Defeat at Gettysburg

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Austin Gisriel

Scott finally exited the plane and walked into the terminal at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania’s capital. He had been planning this vacation for a year now and at last, tomorrow, he and his wife Kathy would drive the short … Continue reading →

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