Flash Fiction

I’ve never seen someone as happy as Peter when we drove up to the abandoned cobbler shop with broken windows: “Only one person in the world at a time may know the secret to life, and I was chosen.” ​ I waited as he went in. ​​ I’ve never seen anyone as disappointed as Peter when […]

“Mommy, look at me, don’t I look like Daddy?” ​ “That’s nice honey.” ​​ She keeps folding her family’s dirty laundry, the man that isn’t “Daddy” still fresh on her mind. The way he looks, the way he smells, the way he feels, the way he tastes … ​ “Mommy, look.” ​ She should end it.

I avoided the Town of Salem’s Tears for 14 years. I was born and grew up here, but remember nothing. Part of me thinks that’s why I’m still alive. I was six years old when they found me, blood-soaked, in the neighboring town of Dusty Falls. My parents were never found. We were featured on

I ever tell you the story about my red dangle earrings? It was Treat Yourself day. I lounged in my garden, dressed all bougie, minding my own Goddamn business, when it happened. Damn near screamed when I felt the thrumming on my face. ​​ It was a hummingbird, and it was angry. ​​ Little bastard chased me

CONTENT WARNING: Abuse, Violence   Her left eye’s swollen shut. She chipped a tooth this time. The right side of her face pulses. “I won’t do it ever again.” he promises. ​ He seems sincere, like the other 1000 times. She nods. This time will be different, this time it will be true. ​ He

Mu Li Yu lived underground in a world of darkness. It was against the law to laugh, sing, or dance. The Surface Dwellers would hear. They were monsters. If they discovered you, they’d pull you out from the ground and devour you! She didn’t even know what singing and dancing were until she snuck to

Dear one, I’m sorry. Your father’s broken up with me and there’s nothing I can do. Can’t you see that I’m crying, too? I knew it was over, but I stayed for you. ​ I’m sorry, I hoped to make you real and not just this figment of my imagination.​​ Yes, I see you, darling.

The kids sit in anticipation as the bottle slows, then halts. ​​ On one end it clearly points to Agatha, on the other end it rests between Harry and Tom. Tom pretends to hurl: Agatha’s the only non-cool kid. She’s been invited as a joke. Kids cackle. ​ Silence as Harry stands. He doesn’t know he’ll

A premonition comes over me. As I’m in line at the bus stop, the world darkens as though there are clouds in the cloudless sky. ​​ “You okay?” asks the nice old lady behind me. ​​ I see our bus fall over a bridge; we’re screaming as we drown.​​ “I’m fine.” I smile as our bus comes

Sexy boss has her pinned against the elevator. It’s not too late. She looks at the open elevator doors. She imagines there’s a version of her that leaves. One who considers her son and husband and resists this beautiful man.   The doors shut.   Her ungovernerable hand grabs his tie, lowers his lips to