We shouldn’t judge these absent strangers but at the same time we have to wonder if what set them off is catching, if someday soon, one of us will break a glass or forget to buy milk, some small transgression that will lead to the splicing of our own angry hearts.… more
Category Archives: FLASH FICTION
A LONELY MAN IN LOVE
FLASH FICTION by MAXIMILIANO GUZMÁNI was just a lonely man in love with the woman from an advertising poster. And that night… yes, that incredible night, I was going to love her forever.… more
Nicolas Cage’s Oscar
FLASH FICTION by Shawn Scott SmithLook, have you seen the Rock? I’m friends with Sean Connery. Yes, James Bond. You don’t want to mess with me. -Dracula… more
Two Stories
FLASH FICTION by Dmitriy KoganThey say politics is a circus. I say life’s a circus. Because I work in a circus.… more
Wonky Williams
FLASH FICTION by Travis ShosaI wondered if the Sanrio combination Bluetooth speaker/nightlight I bought my friend would kill us all. I Googled will the Sanrio combination Bluetooth speaker/nightlight I bought my friend kill us all? Google said signs point to yes.… more
Taking That Leap
FLASH FICTION by Nina MillerMy mind is counting the seconds before I leap. Cape Canaveral is gone and I’m wearing a Superman cape. I’m a child strapped in a chair, soon to be hurtling through space.… more
Like the Rakes
FLASH FICTION by Andrew Graham MartinManager says I’m banned from open mic night till I agree to stop using a Glock as a drumstick. He says a gun in a club poses a safety risk. I say that’s the point. He says the music’s not even any good. I say it’s performance art.… more
It’s Not the Best Job, But It Isn’t the Worst Either
FLASH FICTION by Sophia Krich-Brinton“Hey now, little girl,” one of humans said. “Don’t go trying to get away.” A second human put its face near mine, its breath carrion sweet. “We’re only getting started.”… more
THINGS LIKE HELLFIRE
FLASH FICTION by Ed KomendaMa’s big blue book was holy like the Bible. But there would always be things no book, no matter how holy, could fix. Things like hellfire.… more
Senioritis
FLASH FICTION by Shira MusicantThere’s music blasting from another car, KRLA playing Country Joe and the Fish, so Jen turns our radio up and we join other cars, everyone singing Fixin to Die, the whole A&W singing what are we fightin’ for. … more
