Short Stories
Inflorescence
Inflorescence by Kristen Dorsey is a short story about a woman who, after leaving her high-powered job and a lifeless marriage, struggles with self-doubt and aging as she rebuilds her life in a rural Virginia home, finding solace in gardening.
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We Must Protect the Land!
In We Must Protect the Land! by Geo Niko Villarta, a powerful speech by Congressman Casiano ignites a group of Franciscan brothers to take action against environmental destruction in the Sierra Madre. Their resolve is tested when a tragic accident ...
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We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise
In We Will Be Gone Soon, I Promise, Emma McKenzie reflects on a fraught summer spent in a Devon cottage amid family upheaval and personal exhaustion. As her youngest daughter faces the anxiety of starting secondary school and the family ...
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The Swallows and The Sycamore
The Swallows and The Sycamore by Amber Platel tells the story of an ancient tree reflecting on its solitude and the changes it endured when a building was constructed around it, severing its connection to nature and its cherished companions.
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Rebirth With a Dandelion
In Lauren Kawamoto's flash fiction Rebirth With a Dandelion, a girl lies motionless on a neglected street, her gaze fixed on the fading azure sky. As the day transitions into night, with stars and moonlight preparing to illuminate her solitude, ...
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Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet
Ronald Wolff’s short fiction Anatomy of a Peaceful Planet chronicles an interstellar assessment of Planet 5C893, a remarkable Earth-like world discovered centuries ago. The narrative details the planet's physical and atmospheric composition, emphasizing its unique elements—harmonium, logeekium, and amourium. This ...
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Fifth Man in the Room
In George Frost's short non-fiction Fifth Man in the Room, the narrative intertwines a late-night health crisis with the stress of an unresolved online assignment. As the pain intensifies and the ambulance approaches, the author reflects on the frantic efforts ...
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No Swimming
In Diane Webster’s flash fiction No Swimming, a police officer encounters a man who disregards a "No Swimming" sign and continues to swim in a pond. Despite repeated warnings, the man remains unperturbed, showcasing a stubborn defiance and highlighting the ...
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His Butterfly
In Thomas Elson's flash fiction His Butterfly, a seventy-eight-year-old man momentarily escapes his physical ailments and current reality, reverting to a traumatic childhood memory. As he navigates a familiar pharmacy, he vividly relives the painful moment of falling from a ...
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Purged
In Lori Carson’s flash fiction Purged, a once-organized closet has descended into chaotic disarray. The narrative vividly depicts the scattered hats, mismatched shoes, and crumpled garments as a dramatic upheaval, contrasting sharply with the previous state of meticulous order, highlighting ...
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Being with Jeff
In Ronald J. Pelias's flash fiction Being with Jeff, the narrator observes Jeff's dramatic breakdown as he smashes glasses, expressing his inner turmoil. The scene turns harrowing when Jeff uses a shard to slit his wrist, leading to an urgent ...
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