Flash Fiction Sunday Edition – Issue 43

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Flash Fiction chosen by Jon Sindell.

“Petal, Feather, Particle” by Peg Alford Pursell via Matter Press

A story for both sides of your brain, with tender emotion laid over brilliant architecture. Too few stories delve so frankly into the emotional life of a parent.

“In the Black of Alaska” by Kara Vernor via Pamplemouss

A unique story that invites you to wander a wide universe. Bicycle bones as artifacts.

“Forever” by Jim Harrington via Story Shack

A nice, tender story with many soft touches. Complemented by a wonderful, fitting illustration—and isn’t it great when a story illustrator gets it right? Story Shack’s artists are known for it.

“The House Between Time Zones” by Kyle Hemmings via Jellyfishreview

I love the cold hard tone of this story. Maybe I’m too easily influenced by the Japanese elements, but its blend of austerity and mystery reminds me of the Kurosawa vignettes in Dreams.