A radio station for stories.
Stories that make you flinch.
Flinchd is an anthology of short fiction with one rule: every story has to earn its minutes. Nothing here is longer than a coffee. Some of it is meant for the bus. Some of it is meant to be read alone, with the lights on.
Who it is for
Grown-ups and teens, thirteen and up. Each story carries a rating so you can find the right shelf in a second: 13+ for real stakes without gore, 16+ for dread and adult themes handled with restraint. Science fiction and horror are the pillars; romance and comedy are the seasoning.
What we will not do
- We will not retell, adapt or borrow from anyone else's work. Every story is written for this site.
- We will not sell, share or trade your personal data. An account is optional and needs only an email address; without one, the only things stored in your browser are your preferences, your list and where you are in each story.
- We will not publish for children. Flinchd is written for readers aged 13 and over, and stories rated 16+ sit behind an age advisory.
How it stays free
When a story opens, a small advertisement card appears at the foot of the screen for about five seconds and can then be closed. It never covers the text. That is the whole business model. See cookies and advertising for the details.
Who makes it
Flinchd is published by Augeas Technologies. The stories are written by our studio team with editorial help from AI tools, and every one is checked by a person before it goes out. Illustrations are made the same way. Read the originality statement for the full picture.
Say hello
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