Flash Fiction

Surprise yourself with two very short stories by Flash Fiction Forum co-founder Lita Kurth: "Life Is a Mystery" and "The Bride."

A Flashcard. Peek inside the story lab as the head researcher trains a new assistant. But be careful -- there's a reason for that narrative hazard warning on the sealed, blast-proof door.

The worlds in Marilyn Horn’s stories are sometimes dark, sometimes surreal, and sometimes both—and yet not so unfamiliar. No matter how fantastic the world, loneliness is the enemy, connection the goal. The stories in this short collection will haunt you and comfort you long after you finish the last page.

An Instant Book.
When a hair-pulling habit gets out of control, can an unorthodox treatment provide the solution?

Enjoy two very short science fiction stories, "If Looks Could Kill" and "The Secret of the T-Rex's Arms," by award-winning author Anthony Francis.

After the datapocalypse, a single novel from the Dead Times would be worth its bit-weight in credits. But can Ynreld Loper tell if the book he's found is uncorrupted?