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Gentlemen Callers

By Avitus B. Carle

I find my boyfriend’s car parked in front of the Hillside Motel and consider shattering the windows or, at least,…

First Impressions

By Nico M.

Step into the Mexican restaurant together, you beautiful protagonists. Shake the drops off your umbrellas. Wouldn’t’ve guessed it from the…

The Beauty Still Remains: An Interview with Ra’Niqua Lee

By Fractured Lit
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I am in a really complex transitional phase right now. I’m transitioning into being a mother of two, having my…

Blooming

By Lucy Zhang

Mei turns into a flower whenever we touch. Her pupils blossom into glossy hibiscuses—hues of red and peach and white.…

At World’s End

By Vincent Anioke

I’m giving Kayode Last-Name-Pending a pretty accomplished blowjob in the back of my rented Subaru when Jesus Christ returns. He’s…

Fractured Lit Flash Fiction OPEN Shortlist

By Fractured Lit

25 stories made it to our shortlist for this contest! Thank you all for trusting us with your writing! Judge…

Fire and Sea

By Melissa Llanes Brownlee

I laugh at your need to keep your knees covered, shorts too long, pants too short, colors muted and dark.…

Someone Else

By L Mari Harris

Someone picks at her nail polish. Someone keeps checking her phone. Someone complains it’s too hot; someone asks how much…

Late Night Drive Long Time Gone

By Chloe N. Clark

On the highway at night, every other car is filled with ghosts. (you could be a ghost, too, if you…

Portable Television

By Greg Tebbano

That morning Judy brought a television to the bakery, one of those little tube driven units. It must have been…

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