Read Ben’s story, Alette in lane six is a self-righteous bitch, on Foofaraw now!How often do you go bowling?My forty-something wrists, unfortunately, don’t enjoy hurling heavy stuff down the lane as much as they used to, so only once a year or so.How often does it end in disappointment?Every. Single. Time.What’s the...

There are many mysteries that baffle you stupid humans, from the building of the pyramids to the meaning of life. But nothing bakes your noodles quite as much as wondering what goes on at the far end of a bowling lane. Where do the pins go? How do they know which ones to put back and which to leave down? If you’re...

The January issues of Foofaraw Zine, Four-headed Foofaraw, and the new magazine Quotidian Bagatelle are here! Of course, all stories will be published for free on the web throughout the month, but paid supporters receive a PDF/EPUB with all of the month's stories at the beginning of the month, along with a few other...

I dreamt last night I was completely alone; for the first time, my so-called friends were nowhere to be seen. Just me and the aching, yawning silence I had forever been dreaming of. But as soon as I fell in love with the peace of mind, the echo of the void began to tug at my shivering naked body; where I was, I was...

SPONSORED This week’s ad slot was purchased by friend of Foofaraw, Evan Passero, in support of DIFFA Dallas—providing critical financial support to North Texas AIDS service organizations that offer direct care to adults, families, and children living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS.Foofaraw will match up to $300 in...

SPONSORED This week’s ad slot was purchased by friend of Foofaraw, Evan Passero, in support of DIFFA Dallas—providing critical financial support to North Texas AIDS service organizations that offer direct care to adults, families, and children living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS.Foofaraw will match up to $300 in...

The voices are back.They whisper in the distance. Tinny-sounding words he can’t yet make out, like a record played on the wrong speed in another room. He decides he’s not hearing them. The doctors have told him that one day, when he is well enough, he can leave this place. Well people don’t hear voices, so he isn’t...

SPONSORED Take control with Horse Browser, the browser built for professionals who demand focus and efficiency. Save up to 2 hours every day by organising your work seamlessly and reducing daily stress.Get 50% off your first payment with code FOOFARAW when you subscribe! Check it out! 🏆 Game of the Year awards...

As the year starts to come to a close, we are pleased to announce more of our award nominations for stories published this year. For Best Microfiction and Best Small Fictions, we have submitted the following stories for nomination.All available to read for free:Microfiction:🚗 Eroticauto (AKA: A Carlequin Romance...

SPONSORED Take control with Horse Browser, the browser built for professionals who demand focus and efficiency. Save up to 2 hours every day by organising your work seamlessly and reducing daily stress.Get 50% off your first payment with code FOOFARAW when you subscribe! Check it out! Read Christy’s story, Blessed...

~Sacred are the al dente for they shall never break~My roommate Chad—wearing nothing but soggy lasagna sheets and red sauce—thrust a ladle at two dozen glassy-eyed strangers sprawled on the floor of our two-bedroom apartment.~He who stirs the sauce controls the soul~I pulled him aside. “Dude, this has gone too...

SPONSORED Take control with Horse Browser, the browser built for professionals who demand focus and efficiency. Save up to 2 hours every day by organising your work seamlessly and reducing daily stress.Get 50% off your first payment with code FOOFARAW when you subscribe! Check it out! Matthew BurbridgeNext:Issue...