Welcome to Five minute fiction where you will find a variety of stories written to pass the time on your daily comute or for that coffee break. These stories have been written by starshipwriter: narrated with the help of AI and are available to hear for free through our Youtube channel

As the Allies fought their way off the beaches of Normandy, Hitler, desperate to turn the tide of the war, unleashed his vengeance weapons, the V1 and V2 rockets. These flying bombs rained down on England, causing destruction and chaos, but ultimately failing to break the Allied resolve. But what if Hitler had another card up his sleeve, a weapon so powerful it could bring the World under Nazi control?

It is human nature to want to explain the unexplainable. It is our quest for knowledge and understandding that has driven and drives us to go where no one has gone before; but should everything be understood: are there things that are best left unknown

How can you escape a planet where even the atmosphere is out to kill you

Just because nobody answers your call, it dosen't mean there is nobody there...

Emily had always been drawn to the mysterious and unknown, so when she stumbled upon a rundown carnival on the outskirts of town, she couldn't resist the urge to explore. The colorful tents and twinkling lights seemed to pulse with an otherworldly energy, beckoning her closer. As she wandered through the carnival, she began to feel an eerie sense of being watched, as if the very atmosphere itself was alive and observing her every move.

Taking the long way; around can end up taking forever...

As the luxurious cruise ship, Queen of the Seas, sets sail on its maiden voyage, the world's elite have gathered on board to enjoy the ultimate getaway. But little do they know, a sinister presence lurks among the passengers... As the days pass, the once-luxurious ship becomes a floating hell, with panic and chaos erupting among the passengers. The crew, once proud of their vessel, now finds themselves fighting to escape the horde that roams the ship.

After years of research Dr. Maria Rodriguez and her team of scientists have finally found the lost city of Zen- High-Hiss. Eventually reaching the fortified walls of the city they are amazed by its beauty, but puzzingly the vegetation within the wall is sparse. In a dense jungle there are no plants growing over the walls, which reminds them of the curse that is said to befall any who enter its walls

An actor can't exit the stage until they have have had chance to give their Swam Song.

A struggling businessman makes a deal with a mysterious ghost to sell his window blinds to the people of Willow Creek. The ghost, who appears to Jack every night, promises to make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But as Jack's business booms, he begins to forget his promise to return the casket to the ghost's home.

There was a house that stood on the edge of town, its white clapboard walls weathered to a soft gray from years of exposure to the elements. The house had been vacant for decades, its windows boarded up and its door hanging crookedly on its hinges. The townsfolk avoided the place, whispering stories of strange noises and unexplained occurrences that seemed to emanate from within its walls...

A group of friends embark on a camping trip to a remote forest area, seeking a break from their daily routine. As they set up camp, they discover an abandoned cemetery nearby, which Rachel, a local historian, shares stories about the lives of the people interred in its graves; and in particular a young girl, abandoned on her wedding day...

A Treasure Map can lead you to the treasure, but at the same time it also brings you to the treasure