Flash Fiction by Brian Armstrong It was a typical frozen night in Russia, the kind for which they were infamous. Anyone who could find a warm place had already done so. Piotr Danko was one of the lucky ones, the land of the czars was more than a land of haves and have nots andContinue reading “The Father’s Code”
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Rent Lady
Flash Fiction by Cindy Rosmus/ Art by Bernice Holtzman “Melody?” Bingo Joe said. “Who’s she?” “That Cowell dude,” Georgie said. “Who was buying this building. ‘Cept he’s a chick.” He looked anxious. “Where is she?” In the foyer, there we were: Georgie, our boss, in his flowered shorts. All Jimmy Buffett. Bingo Joe and me,Continue reading “Rent Lady”
Lost Exit
Flash Fiction by Michael Downing A driving rain whips across the motel parking lot, beating against the windows in a staccato rhythm. Cuba lights another Marlboro and rechecks the magazine in the Glock before tucking it beneath his shirt, snug against his back. Tall, broad, and Black, with a shaved head, gold caps, and aContinue reading “Lost Exit”
Independence
Flash Fiction by Ron Riekki “So?” “So?” “What’re your thoughts?” “Well, nothing makes sense.” “It all makes sense.” “I beg to differ.” “It’s love.” “You’re looking at a guy chopped up into pieces and you think of love?” “He’s not chopped into pieces. He’s in one piece.” “That’s a finger over there.” “OK, two pieces.”Continue reading “Independence”
Drunk Tank
Flash Fiction By Dick Johnson Carl awoke. His head hurt and the light was bright. His memory flooded back to him, and he realized where he was. He was in his underwear, and lying on a concrete bunk in a room with almost zero features. There were fluorescent lights in mesh glass above, grey rubberContinue reading “Drunk Tank”
What A Buck Will Get You
Flash Fiction by J. David Harper Marie Haddon was sprawled on the floor of the dollar cinema lobby like it was a spa for rich dead people. Dried blood was pooled out for five feet around her head, and Detective Mills walked around it to get a three-sixty of the body. A couple of uniformsContinue reading “What A Buck Will Get You”
Thou Shalt Not…
Crime Fiction By Dick Johnson Sweat dripped down his face as he watched his house. This wasn’t the first time she had cheated and it certainly wouldn’t be the last. But, it would be the last time she cheated on him, with this guy. Wind blew through the trees above him, cooling him slightly. ItContinue reading “Thou Shalt Not…”
.38
Organized Crime Story By Seamus O’Leary Jack’s slim form moved through the dancers on the night club floor, like a panther moving through a jungle of flashing lights. Nubs followed, and everyone got out of his way. They entered a door in the back, which opened into a short hall lit by fluorescent lights inContinue reading “.38”
It’s An Annual Thing
Flash Fiction by Jim Harrington “Idaho. My office. Now!” Chief Radford yelled. “It’s Montana, Sir,” I said, as I stepped into the cramped room he called an office. On the walls were pictures of the chief with local and state politicians, all of them holding fish of various sizes. “What?” “My name is Montana, notContinue reading “It’s An Annual Thing”
Caged for Dinner
Horror Flash Fiction by Chris Bunton One bite and the memories came flooding back like it was yesterday. He remembered the first time they met. It was at the fountain in the park, and his dog “Bowzer” got leashes tangled with her little poodle “Trixy”. They laughed so hard trying to separate them and keepContinue reading “Caged for Dinner”