The crowing was a complaint, and a plea. Look, help. An angry complaint of danger obvious to the crow only. Anger toward, I am now convinced, the fatal human vanity of taking up earth and sky with crow-useless buildings and their miniscule window ledges.… more
Category Archives: FLASH NONFICTION
coming home
FLASH NONFICTION by Ari Koontzmarquette, michigan, squats smack-dab in the middle of nowhere and there are no gay bars till green bay, unless you count the bar in the town of gay, michigan, where according to jojo on google reviews her group of 5 “felt unwelcome, bartender was very rude.”… more
When Life Gives You Lemons
FLASH NONFICTION by Delphine Gauthier-GeorgakopoulosKeep your fucking lemons and go make your own fucking lemonade if you like it so much. I’d rather have a beer.… more
What Charlie Knew
FLASH NONFICTION by James HannonMass murder is a good career move. Just look at all the presidents who get parades for killing thousands, millions even. People were so stupid it made Charlie’s head hurt. A lot.… more
You Say You Want a (Diet) Revolution?
FLASH NONFICTION by Justin KolberBeing at the bottom of a pendulum swing is where I come alive. Eating a shitty greasy meal is a reason to eat healthy the next time. Screwing up is a welcome, distracting rasion d’etre.… more
How much longer is this going to take
FLASH NONFICTION by Ed SageI was in a diaper at age four because Liz and Michelle needed a baby for their game. I liked being in the diaper. Even after Steven and Billy saw me, I stayed in the diaper.… more
United State
FLASH NONFICTION by Sean McFaddenTilting under the bucket’s weight, I turn, the bucket slamming the baseball-sized patch of necrotic skin on my leg where the graft failed, where dead black skin mottled with pale-yellow melted cheese. I limp over to their precious dirt pile to dump out while Scotty the commercial fisherman glares at me.… more
Grandpa Died
FLASH NONFICTION by IAN DOUGLAS ROBERTSONGrandpa died on Monday. I loved him. At his funeral, I should have cried but I felt like laughing.… more
gendervoid
FLASH NONFICTION by nat raumthere is no one way to woman, but my way wasn’t one of them.… more
The Space Between Us
FLASH NONFICTION by Tess KellyI see myself through his eyes. A woman fleeing. Away from him. This is not who I want to be. This is who I’ll always be. I’ve read enough stories, heard enough stories. … more
