flash fiction definition

Flash fiction, also known as micro fiction or sudden fiction, is a form of extremely short storytelling. It typically consists of a complete narrative, often with a twist or surprise ending, contained within a limited word count, usually ranging from 100 to 1000 words. The brevity of flash fiction allows for quick, impactful storytelling, making it a popular choice for readers seeking concise and engaging stories.

There are numerous talented authors who excel in the art of flash fiction. One prominent figure in this genre is Lydia Davis, known for her precise and thought-provoking micro-fiction pieces. Her collection titled "Varieties of Disturbance" is highly recommended for those interested in exploring this form of storytelling.

In addition to Davis, other notable authors in the flash fiction realm include Robert Scotellaro, Meg Pokrass, and David Gaffney. Their works showcase the wide range of possibilities within this condensed storytelling style, with each author bringing their own unique perspective and approach.

For readers seeking to delve further into the world of flash fiction, there are various online platforms and websites dedicated to sharing and promoting this genre. One such platform is Flash Fiction Online, an online magazine that publishes flash fiction stories from both emerging and established writers. Another popular website is 101 Words, which offers a variety of flash fiction pieces, each limited to 101 words or less.

Whether you are a fan of short stories or simply enjoy the challenge of concise storytelling, flash fiction provides a captivating literary experience. With its ability to deliver impactful narratives within a limited space, it continues to gain popularity among writers and readers alike. So, if you are looking for quick but fulfilling reads, give flash fiction a try and explore the fascinating world that it offers.
The most difficult thing to endure is the grace of a beautiful man. Fiction
The most difficult thing to endure is the grace of a beautiful man.

Waking up one day, I unexpectedly found myself transmigrated as the only princess of a matriarchal country. Not only did I hold a prestigious position, but I also had five world-renowned, stunning husbands. Is this some kind of dream? Huh? Turns out it really is a dream? I'm just a stand-in? The real protagonist is someone else? I don't want wealth and treasures, and these beautiful men can't enjoy any happiness with me! Escaping for my life is the top priority! Of course, the greedy heroine wouldn't settle for just five husbands. I'll capture the handsome prince of the desert, the stunning cowherd, and even the immortal man in the ice coffin... They will all be mine!

1.61 Million words | 2022-11-18 00:52Update

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The Adorable Foundling: The Secret New Wife of the Heir Fiction
The Adorable Foundling: The Secret New Wife of the Heir

An Yi Xi's coming-of-age gift at the age of 18 was donating something to charity in Las Vegas. Little did she know that her child's father was Fu Li Yan, a real estate tycoon and the richest man in the country, known as a diamond-quality man. "Dad, your wife is smashing things." The man raised an eyebrow, sleepy-eyed as he looked at the newspaper and said, "Let her smash." "Dad, your wife is tearing things apart." The man calmly took a sip of coffee and said, "Let her tear." "Dad, your brother is trying to steal your wife, and she wants to elope with him." "Damn it!" The man stomped his feet, rushed into the hallway, pushed open the door, and joked, "Wife, I was wrong." After a moment, a certain sound could be heard from upstairs. Aobao went upstairs and opened a crack in the door, "It's bad, Uncle Xiao, mom and dad are fighting." Uncle Xiao's face turned black, rolled

204.83 Million words | 2021-02-02 05:17Update

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Arrogant CEO of Billions Fiction
Arrogant CEO of Billions

She just took a few photos without expecting to provoke a cold-blooded demon. Yet, is this demon really that cold-blooded? Super Access Episode: "What do you enjoy doing the most?" a certain woman asked, holding a pen with a serious expression. "Love!" he replied, with a nonchalant face. The woman sprayed blood directly, glaring at him angrily as she growled fiercely, "I'm talking about activities!" "This is also an activity!" he looked at her again, unexpectedly serious. Changing the topic, "How do you define love?" "Love? I generally prefer to show it through actions! How about it? Do you want to personally experience it?" he deliberately leaned closer to her, his hot breath gently caressing her cheek. ... The woman was speechless, sighed to the sky, "Are you here to punish me on behalf of the moon?" Heart's Place Episode: "You are like a star in my heart." "Do I really shine so brightly in your heart?" "No! It doesn't matter if it's one more or one less!"

299.37 Million words | 2021-11-26 22:16Update

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Rebirth: The Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Woman Fiction
Rebirth: The Counterattack of the Cannon Fodder Woman

Wang Qiaozhen, a village girl, was abandoned by her fiancé and enduring the mockery of the villagers. After marrying into the city, her ex-fiancé continued to deceive her, turning her into a shameless mistress. She lived a life of shame and pain, and ultimately died in a tragic end. She woke up from a dream and found herself reborn! This made her excited and joyful. A new book begins! The Revenge of the Supporting Role Sister in the Rebirth, same author, different plot, still a rebirth. Thank you for your attention to my work, please make sure to bookmark it. During the free period, I hope everyone can support it more! http://www.heiyan.com/book/The Life in the Village and the City, a sincere

133.70 Million words | 2021-07-12 06:06Update

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Pure White Relationship GL Fiction
Pure White Relationship GL

"Pure White Relationship GL" has a thrilling and captivating plot, written by the talented author An Du Fei Chen. It is a novel known for its excellent plot development and writing style. You can read the latest refreshing and clean chapters of An Du Fei Chen's masterpiece for free on Pen Fun Pavilion.

10.46 Million words | 2022-04-30 04:18Update

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The Rapid Mastery System for Martial Arts Heroes Fiction
The Rapid Mastery System for Martial Arts Heroes

【【Martial Arts? Unmatched Writing Contest】Participating Work】 Lin Xiaoyao activates the Ultimate Martial Arts Acceleration System, upgrading his skills in treasure hunting and romance effortlessly! Witness how he navigates the realm of gaming, seeking pleasure in avenging grievances, and becoming the number one martial artist in the world!

375.29 Million words | 2022-04-24 06:36Update

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Superstar Anchor Fiction
Superstar Anchor

After obtaining a streaming system, I embarked on the path of a livestream anchor. Surviving in the wilderness, battling wild beasts, arm-wrestling with primitive humans, becoming Chen Zhen's martial arts disciple, fighting against Lu Bu in the Three Kingdoms, teasing Chang'e in the Moon Palace, experiencing biohazard crises, becoming Iron Man, entering the world of Harry Potter, knights, vampires, Athena... In my livestream room, there is nothing you can't imagine, only things you can't see! Travelling across different dimensions, dominating the entertainment industry, as the master of the system, I am the almighty god! I am not only a livestream anchor, but also a universally renowned superstar! You can call me... Superstar Anchor! (Q group: )

122.22 Million words | 2023-04-01 17:03Update

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I thought my husband was dying. Fiction
I thought my husband was dying.

Zhou Yu ended his miserable life in a bizarre accident and, upon opening his eyes again, found himself in a completely different world. The world was being invaded by insectoid aliens, medical technology was limited, and the only hope for everyone rested on the shoulders of a national hero who had been injured and comatose for a year, now on the brink of death. Oh, that happened to be his husband. Zhou Yu, sitting by the bedside of the national hero, had yet to comprehend the meaning of being a widower. The husband with a seven-foot aura above his head, the legendary "Super Saiyan" spouse, slowly opened his eyes, defying the script.

201.81 Million words | 2022-05-18 12:16Update

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Interstellar Sonic Assassination Fiction
Interstellar Sonic Assassination

Once the master of a sect in the cultivation world, I was forced to self-destruct my Nascent Soul due to the schemes of a despicable person. Yet, in the blink of an eye, I found myself transmigrated into the interstellar age. Spaceships, mechas, energy guns – what on earth are all these? And what about abilities, physical prowess, and spiritual power? I refuse to believe that these chunks of metal can withstand my strength! As for those enemies from the cultivation world, let them roam freely for now. Their demise is only a matter of time once I regain my former glory. Watch how the heroine controls mechas with a guzheng, triumphantly defeating those self-proclaimed geniuses. Witness how she rides an ice dragon into battle, crushing the arrogant insect race. After settling both old and new grudges, watch the heroine and her beloved dominate the interstellar realm.

159.18 Million words | 2020-09-26 10:23Update

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Happy Life in the Future Fiction
Happy Life in the Future

Abandoned since childhood and raised in an orphanage, Ning Qiyu, well aware of his uniqueness, carefully guarded his secret until he accidentally overheard the director selling him to a research institute. In a daze, he escaped from the orphanage only to be hit by a speeding car. Despite the intense pain, Ning Qiyu felt a sense of relief. When he woke up again, Ning Qiyu found himself in a strange world, with a strange stone in his possession that granted him peculiar abilities. However, even in this new life, he was still abandoned by his parents as before. For two lifetimes, Ning Qiyu had only one wish - to build a loving home together with his beloved. While he couldn't achieve it in his previous life, he finally realized his dream in this life. Thinking about it, Ning Qiyu believed that the heavens had been kind to him.

564.85 Million words | 2020-07-29 11:01Update

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Reborn in the 1980s and Striving for Self-improvement Fiction
Reborn in the 1980s and Striving for Self-improvement

A maritime disaster led Su Rui to be reborn in the early 1980s, in the body of a girl with the same name and a similar background. She lived with relatives in the countryside, struggling to make ends meet. Given a second chance at life by the heavens, she vowed to make up for her regrets in her previous life. Starting from scratch, she gradually accumulated her own wealth. Determined to be self-reliant and no longer suffer from others' humiliation and disdain! Unexpectedly, the moment she woke up, she found herself connected to a seemingly icy-looking soldier brother... (Set in the 1980s, a military marriage chivalry novel, full of thrilling fights!) A new author and a new book, seeking collection and recommendation~ Thank you all for your support!

154.77 Million words | 2023-06-23 15:33Update

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Demon Bodyguard Fiction
Demon Bodyguard

Lai Dabing, a small bodyguard in the bustling metropolis! Terrorist organizations see him as a demon even more ruthless than a devil, while the entertainment industry describes him as a man more handsome than an angel. The martial arts world considers him a genius who defies all odds, and the military sees him as a life-reaping machine more dangerous than a nuclear bomb... One...

287.82 Million words | 2022-05-13 22:23Update

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Runaway Valoran Fiction
Runaway Valoran

One day, when you received an email titled "Invitation to War Academy," inviting you to join as a new hero to fight in the war, what would you think? Li Hai's initial reaction upon receiving the email was to decline, as no one wants to be tormented, right? Being a super soldier doesn't seem very interesting either. Moreover, who plays such tasteless pranks and chooses Valoran as the setting? Why not go to space instead? However, if there was an opportunity to choose a mentor, Li Hai might consider it. For some unknown reason, Li Hai replied to the email, and then...

32.02 Million words | 2022-01-11 21:27Update

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Marrying the school beauty as my wife. Fiction
Marrying the school beauty as my wife.

Ye Feng, a disciple of a reclusive master, was assigned one day to carry out a miraculous mission: to pursue the school beauty. With a magical stone tablet that can predict danger... What is the origin of this mysterious stone tablet? What secrets does it hold? From the school beauty, the policewoman, the beautiful physician, the attractive head teacher, to the successful career woman, witness how the protagonist, Ye Feng, navigates through a world filled with countless beautiful women and revels in the city! Power, money, and beautiful women, all confiscated. Note: This book is a mixture of innocence and ambiguity! (Newcomer and new book, brothers and sisters, please show your support, seeking...)

523.71 Million words | 2020-08-29 23:30Update

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Boundless Immortal Fate Fiction
Boundless Immortal Fate

The Boundless Mountain, the mystical realm where the legendary "Immortal Sister" of Mr. Jin Yong showcases her extraordinary abilities. Unprecedented martial arts skills, encounters with beautiful men and women, endless treasures, and a fierce battle for the Twelve Evolving Beasts. A hidden palace beneath the Lancang River, a mysterious labyrinth within the Boundless Mountain. A sudden upheaval in the land of Nanzhao at Shuimu Mountain; the Boundless Medicinal Valley, a haven of compassionate healers.

48.02 Million words | 2022-09-01 01:36Update

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[Rebirth] My desk mate has no shame at all. Fiction
[Rebirth] My desk mate has no shame at all.

After experiencing betrayal in her relationship, Su Siying drank herself into a stupor and collapsed in the snow... When she woke up, she found herself in a classroom, facing three invigilators and a Chinese language exam paper for the college entrance examination. Su Siying: ...excuse me?! She thought that starting her new life would mean immediately entering the repeating stage, but the day school started changed everything. Su Siying: ...why is this soft-skinned classmate next to me the same * who stole my boyfriend five years later?! [Feeling hopeless] [Goodbye]

13.14 Million words | 2021-10-25 20:02Update

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Playing treasures Fiction
Playing treasures

It was a deliberate conspiracy that left the once wealthy young heir Yang Kang with nothing, even causing the demise of his beloved father. By a twist of fate, a Yin-Yang Treasure Mirror that he had worn since childhood unlocks Yang Kang's life as a treasure seeker in a world filled with material desires. Priceless porcelain, ancient paintings, and exquisite bronze pieces emerge one after another! Obsession with indulgence leads to prosperity through treasure hunting! Open this book and rediscover the five thousand years of Chinese civilization!

145.86 Million words | 2022-05-27 17:23Update

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Fisherwoman Fiction
Fisherwoman

Lost soul as a fool for many years, suffering from hardships. Once the soul returns, the humble fisherwoman thrives by the sea. Playing the flute controls beasts with extraordinary abilities, effortlessly handling natural disasters and human calamities. However, others summon wild beasts, so where did this passionate young man come from? Dear readers, the new novel will be released on New Year's Day. Please support it with your votes next month. Thank you in advance!

128.53 Million words | 2023-01-27 15:26Update

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Urban Divine Summoning System Fiction
Urban Divine Summoning System

System? Another system? However, you will find a different system here. Summoning System: Summoning various amazing hero characters, incredibly cute, 2D sister prop system: Various unimaginable heavenly props that will make everyone capable of defying fate! Task system: Prank, humor, hilarious tasks. Special reminder: Do not read while eating to prevent choking or any life-threatening situations. The author takes no responsibility... (evil laughter)

467.54 Million words | 2020-10-03 00:49Update

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Errand runner Fiction
Errand runner

I don't know if you've heard of it or not, but there are a group of people in this world who are agile and skilled, specializing in accomplishing difficult tasks for others, and all they require is a suitable reward in return. These people are known in the industry as "professional runners." The protagonist of the story, Qian Yi, accidentally stumbled upon an underground labyrinth during a running errand, where he encountered various horrifying creatures such as ghost monkeys, groundhoppers, blind beggars, and the snake king... At the same time, he also befriended an arrogant and pretentious Confucian scholar, a silent and mysterious figure, as well as a group of highly skilled martial arts brothers. Little did he know... P.S. I will update whenever I have free time, so please don't rush me, my friends~ :)

228.69 Million words | 2023-03-12 10:42Update

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