Flash Fiction Sunday Edition – Issue 36

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Flash Fiction chosen by Tony Press.

“Dog Whistle Effect” by Lauren Yates via Gnarled Oak

I confess I’m not entirely sure what’s going on in this story by Lauren Yates but I really like it. Without a doubt, a taste of harsh reality is being served today at this ‘Mexican’ restaurant. I’ll come back to this one.

“Reading Their Only Son” by Rick Trushel via Menda City Review

Funny and sweet—what’s not to like? If it were simply described to me, Rick Trushel’s little tale is probably not ‘my type’ of story. But I’m sure glad I read it without my usual prejudice. It’s a keeper.

“Callas the Great” by Rupprecht Mayer via Toasted Cheese Literary Journal

I quickly fell in love with the voice of the main character. Turns out, it was an appropriate response to the entire story.

“ Charms” by Grant Faulkner via Fiction Southeast

This man knows something about short-short fiction. If you doubt me, take a look at his journal ’100 Word Story’—or simply read ‘Charms’ right now.