The Ink Well

The Ink Well is a @curie curated community for short stories.

Description

This community is for creative writers on the Hive blockchain. We are affiliated with curie, which means we reward well-written short stories with curie votes.

The Ink Well aims to reward diverse forms of imaginative stories, from literary fiction to genre fiction to creative nonfiction. However, we ask that you avoid gore and violence. Please read our rules below. Note that we will mute any posts that are plagiarized, depict rape, abuse or graphic violence, or otherwise break our community rules. These rules are designed to make our content safe for all ages, and those who have suffered abuse and violent trauma.

If you write stories with a good narrative and strong storytelling, please join us in The Ink Well!

Rules

- We are a short story community. Please ONLY post fictional and creative nonfiction stories. No poetry, chapter stories, or serial fiction.

- No re-posts or content that is published elsewhere in any form. We only accept original creative work written by you, from your experience and imagination. (No AI stories allowed.)

- Post stories in English; non-English must be translated.

- Use only copyright-free images (e.g. your own pictures or images sourced from Pixabay, Unsplash, Pexels or Hive stock images). You *must* link the source.

- No plagiarism. Plagiarized posts are muted and reported to Hive Watchers.

- Do not post about rape or torture or include graphic violence or excessive blood.

- No “NSFW” (not safe for work) content, e.g. explicit sex or erotica.

- No hate posts, racism, sexism, homophobia or negative stereotypes. No religious or political doctrines.

- Be kind and constructive in providing feedback.

- Participate in the community by reading and commenting on other stories.

Leadership

@gracielaacevedoadmin

5,024

Members

$62

rewards

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posters

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theinkwell

4d

The Hive Creatives Magazine From The Inkwell Curators - Issue # 50

The Hive Creatives Magazine From The Inkwell Curators - Issue # 50

Image generated with Leonardo.ai Welcome to the Hive Creatives Magazine! What's it all about? The Ink Well curators are branching out! For years we have been curating the fiction and creative nonfiction

$ 2.288

672

theinkwell

6d

The Inkwell Combined Writing Prompt #50 ~ Fiction or Creative Nonfiction

The Inkwell Combined Writing Prompt #50 ~ Fiction or Creative Nonfiction

Weekly short story prompt from The Ink Well

$ 2.841

736

theinkwell

2y

The Ink Well Treasure Trove of Tips, Reminders and Guidelines

The Ink Well Treasure Trove of Tips, Reminders and Guidelines

The Ink Well community guidelines and tips for success

theinkwell

5y

Catalog of Storytelling Tips from The Ink Well

Catalog of Storytelling Tips from The Ink Well

A collection of writing tips to help fiction writers improve their craft.

agmoore

1d

The Coal People: A Story

The Coal People: A Story

His compass fell into the river and was swallowed by a carp. "Oh dear Lord, I am lost,” Emin despaired. He looked at the dense forest. With luck he could retrace his steps and return to the village.

rinconpoetico7

14h

Fiction: The nest (El nido) [EN/ES]

Fiction: The nest (El nido) [EN/ES]

English The nest “You have to decide whether to get out of there, or you’ll lose me. I can’t keep being in a long-distance relationship with you that’s going nowhere.” Jess sounded a little annoyed. “Honey,

gabmr

13h

When Ink Flows Unlikely

When Ink Flows Unlikely

Pixabay When Ink Flows Unlikely Sraf put on his hiking boots again as if he were going to go far away. He quickened his pace to escape the torment of his family: Kilia, his wife, and Romu, his three-year-old

goldenproject

1d

The Chair With My Name on It

The Chair With My Name on It

“Your chair is still here, o.” Coming out of the gate, it was mama Tayo's voice that I heard. For some few days now, I've not seen her, but there it wss beside her mini mart shop: the wooden chair I always

patience37

2d

Beyond Riches

‎Mark was a young man who was from a wealthy family. His family was incredibly wealthy. But in all of his riches, Mark has one problem. He didn't find a woman he could truly trust. ‎ ‎One day, Mark tried

seki1

3d

5 Minutes

She let out a sigh as she let her phone drop onto the bed. It had been more than 2 hours and the time she scheduled for writing was over. Sealo was a punctilious, borderline chronemic person. Everything

kilvnrex

4d

THE RUNNER

Kane came to a stop, seeing a glimpse of the small village far ahead he could not help but wonder, it had been so long since he had a place to rest. He had walked miles, seen shelters, and even escaped

patricia15

1d

Beyond Competition

Beyond Competition

George is a newcomer. He's very intelligent, but he disguises himself as the dumbest kid in his class. His classmates mock him and stuff like that. ‎ ‎But I myself didn't actually know why he is doing

litguru

4d

The Tale of the Wandering Maiden

The Tale of the Wandering Maiden

“You got those flasks sealed and stored in the shed?” said Mrs. Wardell. “Yes, mother,” replied Flora. “Pots and pans washed, dried, and put away?” “Yes, mother.” “Go find Lily and Bok. Tell ‘em dad will

ini-odu

3d

THE CHILD THE WORLD FORGOT

THE CHILD THE WORLD FORGOT

This sketch is more than a drawing of a child holding an empty bowl. It represents a reality faced by millions around the world; hunger, poverty, lack of education, poor shelter, disease, unemployment,

patricia15

1d

To Prove

I think the best solution is to avoid it. Avoid what? ‎ ‎Imagine you walking to a group of people and for some reasons before you came, one of them said to the others. Here she comes, be careful with these

cruciform

2d

Tired of running

Tired of running

Image Credit: Chat GPT Daniel was standing just a few feet away from the pair of shoes. He watched as the owner ran across to the other side of the road and boarded a taxi. He waited to see if the man

mmam

4d

The Last Day In School

The Last Day In School

Mrs. Rita had worked in six different schools in eight years. She has never stayed in one school for too long. At first, people thought she was looking for a better job, but they later found out that,

treasuree

4d

The Moss We Run From.

The Moss We Run From.

Chidera had packed and unpacked that same box three times in one week. Her mama saw her that Saturday morning, sitting on the floor of her room in Surulere, folding one blouse for the fourth time like

legacywurld

3d

When Staying Becomes The Real Win.

When Staying Becomes The Real Win.

There was this guy in our area called Tobi, and if there was one thing everybody knew about him, it was that he never stayed anywhere for long.... One week he would want to become a photographer, the next

goldielove

3d

"What the Heart Refuses to Hold"

"What the Heart Refuses to Hold"

unsplash Eliana rolled over, and he scooted closer, leaning on her back while she lay on her stomach. She forgot, for a split second, that she had come to visit a friend whom she'd admired for years. She