Irony

Let Me Out
It’s finally Friday! After a full day of teaching, it feels like my energy has been drained. So, I decided to do something for myself—give myself a little gift, just like I do for my students. Maybe it’ll cheer me up. I jumped into my car, buckled up, and got ready for my next adventure to the store. Strangely, my face wasn’t smiling. It was serious, as if this were a routine every single Friday. Or maybe it was! Was I shopping last Friday too? I can’t quite remember. Well, after thirty, everything changes—that’s what they say, right?
By Ina Zeneli11 months ago in Humor
Not My Feet
I looked at my feet. Uneven and scrambled. After so many bumps into furniture, the third toe on my left foot, red and swollen, was ready to burst into pieces. It made me sweat every time I put on my left shoe.
By Moon Desert11 months ago in Humor
On My Way Home
Hello. My name is Zack Norman. This is my first time coming to one of these conventions. You may recognize me as one of the people standing outside making fun of you. But there was an event in my life that forced me to change sides. Let me tell you all about it.
By David E. Perry11 months ago in Humor
Words that Vanish
The mahogany desk was cluttered by letters—some open, some half-written, and one stubbornly denying a single word to be inked.
By Gary Lougheed11 months ago in Humor
When Integers Attack. Honorable Mention in Absurdist Awakening Challenge. Top Story - March 2025.
The dreaded SAT starts promptly at 8:30 am in the morning. Too damn early if you ask me. Getting a good score is the only way of getting a scholarship into a decent college (unless you get a B-list actress to pay someone to take the test for you). Ninety of us are packed in like herrings, nine neat rows, entering demographic information in case universities want to contact us directly. Lots of codes and crap to enter: student ID, school, room number, blood type, next of kin, my car’s VIN.
By Barb Dukeman11 months ago in Humor
The Coffee Controversy
“Wake up Margaret” My watch, now functioning with an A.I. O.S. meant to integrate with my life, swore to be my administrative assistant.
By Ellie Hoovs11 months ago in Humor
The Show Must Go On
"Family reunions, am I right?" As a standup comedian, this line always kills. You know, because everyone has that love/hate relationship with their families, everyone. But last night, that line hit differently, and it hit hard.
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden11 months ago in Humor
The Good the Bad and the Absurd
The sun stood over the river —its light, glistening across the ripples. The orb stood away from the buildings, so their shadows crossed over and under, Linda’s feet as she jogged.
By Caitlin Charlton11 months ago in Humor
Mom's Great Beyond Resort
The scent of tropical flowers and the soft rustle of palm leaves filled the air as I found myself again in a dream that felt suspiciously real. The golden sand beneath my feet felt warm, and the waves hummed a soft, hypnotic tune. Then, as I turned, there she was—my mother, standing before me with an impish grin and the unmistakable twinkle of mischief in her eyes.
By Anthony Chan12 months ago in Humor
The Dairy Prophecy: A Grocery Store Odyssey. AI-Generated.
**The Dairy Prophecy: A Grocery Store Odyssey** *When a simple errand turns into an interdimensional battle between freshness and decay.*
By Ahmet Kıvanç Demirkıran12 months ago in Humor
The Security Of Home
** This is a story that I published 2 years ago, in fiction. I wanted to reshare it for this challenge, but was unsure how to change communities. So, if this story is familiar, that is why ** **
By Kelli Sheckler-Amsden12 months ago in Humor
Tomtom
TomTom, the iconic Nigerian menthol candy produced by Cadbury Nigeria since the 1970s, holds a special place in many hearts for its strong menthol flavour and distinctive black-and-white oval design. Known for its refreshing properties, it soothes sore throats, clears nasal congestion, and freshens breath. Each pack typically contains 40 individually wrapped candies, making it a convenient companion for work or travel.
By Oluremi Adeoye 12 months ago in Humor