Escape Hatch

The Escape Hatch is where you can find interesting short stories, creative poetry, comedic jokes, humorous cartoons, fun online games and mind-boggling puzzles. Come in, get comfortable and enjoy what's inside the Escape Hatch. Kick back and enjoy the literary entertainment, or step up and share your creativity with others.

Short Stories & Fiction
This unique section at Buzzle contains short stories and fiction between 50 and 1,000 words. Perfect reading when you need a break from work, kids, news, school, stock quotes, and all the other fun stuff you do every day.
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Poetry
In this section, you get to read poetry in all forms (or free-form) written by Buzzle authors from all walks of life, all over the world.
Poetry: Read Poems Online

Cartoons & Comics
This free online cartoons and comics section is a great way to watch cartoons and funny comic strips online.
Funny Cartoons & Comic Strips Online

Open Mic
Open Mic offers a writing venue for any Buzzle member. Enjoy fiction and true-life stories, "Unplugged". Share your own writing and experience with the rest of the world.
Read Open Mic Articles

Jokes & Funnies
You've been slaving away at your computer all day (or for at least five minutes), and you need a break. Not just any break, though. You need a Joke Break.
Funnies: Read Short Funny Jokes Online

Free Online Games
Try our Online Gaming Zone, full of free onlines games and puzzles! Includes Buzzle Puzzle Honey Hunter and other exciting online games.
Play Free Games Online

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