The Ink Well4,560 subscribersActivity Log • 125 activeThe Ink Well is a @curie curated community for short stories.SubscribePostThe Ink WellCommunityAll postsTrending CommunitiesWorldmappinLeoFinanceHIVE CN 中文社区SplinterlandsVibesActifitPhotography LoversOlio di BalenaHive LearnersHive GamingGEMSLifestyleExplore Communities...The Ink WellTrendingHotNewPayoutsMutedtheinkwell (72)4 days agoCreative Nonfiction Prompt #132Creative nonfiction prompt 132Countdown terminated on Apr 11, 2025, 6:13 PMtheinkwell (72)4 days agoThe Inkwell Fiction Prompt #216Weekly short story prompt from The Ink WellCountdown terminated on Apr 10, 2025, 2:15 AMtheinkwell (72)6 days agoApril 2025 Updates and Monthly Contest from The Ink WellApril 2025 news and contest announcement from The Ink Welltheinkwell (72)3 months agoThe Ink Well Treasure Trove of Tips, Reminders and GuidelinesThe Ink Well community guidelines and tips for successtheinkwell (72)4 years agoCatalog of Storytelling Tips from The Ink WellA collection of writing tips to help fiction writers improve their craft.universoperdido (76)yesterdayFear Of The Dark - Inkwell Fiction PromptPhoto by Julius Drost on Unsplash Ever since that day, Thomas has had a deep and sick fear of death. Everything around him reminds him of that terrible event. Many…perfect20 (57)23 hours agoTHE SNITCH I couldn't help but develop cold feet as I walked into the office that fateful morning. So many thoughts kept running through my head. How did this happen? I asked myself. Was…bisolamih (66)yesterdayA Stone’s Throw From A Breakup.We all were in Afeez’s house that evening because that’s where my friends and I link up. On that evening, Lekan, Afeez, Tolu, Samuel and I were in Afeez’s hostel. Tolu and I were…mbiatabasi (55)yesterdayHaunted My lips and body continued to vibrate endlessly for about 10 minutes. I tried to control and get myself together, but it wasn't working. “Akon, what is it?" my mother asked…jemima2001 (61)yesterdayHouse No.13When Hazel arrived the new neighbourhood, she was looking for a fresh start, away from all the heartaches of the past. A new teaching job in Southampton would offer her that…wrestlingdesires (71)16 minutes agoJust Keep Moving"Can't rest yet... I have to keep moving," he panted. He staggered along, mostly unnoticed. A few passers-by glanced in his direction, but quickly looked away. "Come on, Wade, you'll bepopurri (71)yesterdayHe does not want to open his eyes (Eng/Es)source Carlito is the child his parents had wanted for years. They had had problems conceiving him, but one day the miracle happened, and, during Ana's pregnancy, her…farahikram (59)yesterdayThe fear of being scolded"I searched you in the whole house and you are here, what are you doing here Mom? " "I am just doing some cleaning for your birthday party." "Wow!!! I am so excited Mom. I…caramel10 (54)yesterdayA Ticking BombYuna sobbed in a corner of the kitchen all night, her parents had left her again as usual. What had she done to deserve this? she didn’t beg her parents to bring her into this…rammargarita (65)2 days agoFamily attraction - The Ink Well Fiction Prompt #216Flor is a girl with eyes as blue as the immense sea, skin as white as snow, frizzy hair as yellow as the sun's rays, with a kind, fearful and insecure character. She lives in a housing complex in Margaritajeclyn60 (63)yesterdayThe Birthday Surprise “Don’t tell anyone yet; the birthday party will be by evening,” my mother whispered in my ear, and from the tone of her voice, it was low and exactly 5:00 am. She must be in…ghost-art (60)2 days agoA Saviour.Src Will this be the beginning of an era or the end of it? The Elders looked at each other for fear of the unknown. Dolly let’s hurry up, I see thunderstorms which means…whatmidesays (61)yesterdayWhat Will Society Say?“This is not the man I married,”coolbabe88 (63)yesterdayThe fear of the darkHello everyone, who is ready for tomorrow's movie night, Nada said with a smile on her lips We are ready, all the children said jumping up in excitement, but one person didn't…abojode (64)2 days agoChloe’s Last Christmas. Chloe never wanted to hear the word “driving” ever since she mistakenly hit Baba Landlord’s fence on her numerous attempt of learning how to drive. On Christmas eve, Chloe’s…