I think of Renaissance art, of how difficult it is to tell the saved from the damned, the human from the holy. Imagine the miracle of this woman’s corded neck as she bends toward Sally’s ear. Her pinned name tag falls to the floor. I’m searching for the glint of an odd halo. … more
Category Archives: FLASH FICTION
Bum Dog
FLASH FICTION by Nadim SilvermanLook here, they seemed to be saying. The man took my balls. I am the last of my line. I am the conclusion.… more
Pariah
FLASH FICTION by Jamy BondWhen I was in my 20s I’d think: I can do anything for a year. A year is nothing. I can snort coke every day; I can date a psychotic nymphomaniac. In my 30s I’d think: I can survive on unemployment; I can live without health insurance. I can sleep in my car. Now, a year feels like darkness where there will never be light.… more
Selling Hotdogs
FLASH FICTION by Swetha AmitAs another gust of wind blows, I imagine them locked in a passionate embrace. I bite my lip so hard it bleeds. I run my tongue over my lips. The bitter taste of regret and envy continues to swirl inside my mouth.… more
Stand Close
FLASH FICTION by Marshall BoodAll that winter my apartment was a rocking boat. I decided to slip notes underneath the doors of my disputing neighbours. I let them all know, anonymously, whose sides I was on. My choices were random, but I felt like taking some sort of an action.… more
Two Stories
FLASH FICTION by Tara Van De MarkWhile we agree to support our burgeoning activists, for a bit, we’re mindful they’ll soon get cranky from a glucose drop without a freshly picked and blanched mint and kale smoothie, that naps are needed for brain development, and of course sunset yoga is crucial to maintaining circadian rhythm.… more
The Private Investigator Balances the Scales
FLASH FICTION by Jack B. BedellThe investigator was torn whether or not to note subject was dressed only in a large men’s t-shirt and had visible bruising on face and neck, but figured the video would speak for itself upon review.… more
The Fray
FLASH FICTION by Scott SolomonYou neither dare nor care to leave your fetal position to crawl to the commode. When you soil yourself, they come, hold their noses, and hose. “You’ve hit bottom,” they say. “Without a chance to explore your options, you’re lucky you ended up here.”… more
Danny Boy
FLASH FICTION by Wilson KoewingMy grandma used to say, Ellie, you can’t fix crazy, but you might can help stupid, though only unlearnt stupid, not born and ingrained stupid cause that stupid’s bad as crazy.… more
