Flash Fiction Forward: Exploring the Art of Micro Storytelling In the world of literature, there is a growing trend towards concise and impactful storytelling, and one of the most exciting forms to emerge is flash fiction. Also known as micro fiction or very short stories, flash fiction involves crafting a complete narrative within a few hundred words or sometimes even fewer. If you're a fan of this art form or curious to explore it further, you've come to the right place. One highly recommended anthology that showcases the best of flash fiction is "Flash Fiction Forward: 80 Very Short Stories." Edited by James Thomas and Robert Shapard, this collection offers a diverse range of stories from both established and emerging writers. With its carefully selected tales that pack a punch in just a few paragraphs, this book is sure to captivate and inspire readers who appreciate the power of brevity in storytelling. Among the notable authors featured in "Flash Fiction Forward" is the acclaimed Lydia Davis. Known for her ability to distill profound emotions and insights into a few sentences, Davis has become a prominent figure in the flash fiction world. Her collection "Can't and Won't" is a masterclass in the art of concise storytelling, and recommended for those who appreciate thought-provoking and beautifully crafted stories. If you're looking for more flash fiction beyond the pages of "Flash Fiction Forward," there are several online platforms dedicated to sharing micro stories. One popular website is 100 Word Story, where writers from around the world submit their own creations limited to a strict 100-word count. This site is a treasure trove of creativity and showcases the range of possibilities that can be achieved within tight word limits. For those who want to immerse themselves in flash fiction on a daily basis, the popular literary journal "SmokeLong Quarterly" offers a regular dose of very short stories, publishing new works every week. With its commitment to publishing only the best flash fiction, readers are guaranteed quality storytelling that can be enjoyed in a matter of minutes. In conclusion, if you're curious about the world of flash fiction, "Flash Fiction Forward: 80 Very Short Stories" is an excellent starting point. Additionally, exploring the works of Lydia Davis and regularly visiting platforms like 100 Word Story and "SmokeLong Quarterly" will expose you to an array of captivating tales brought to life in just a few words. Embrace the beauty of brevity and allow the impact of flash fiction to leave a lasting impression on your literary journey.
In her second chance at life, Lin Xiangyi decides to treat herself better. However, this chaotic world refuses to give her a moment of peace. After several attempts, Lin Xiangyi realizes that sticking to her original profession is the best choice. Teaching students, practicing medicine, and, incidentally, making some money. As for men, well, they are definitely a "side quest" that cannot be ignored.
450.02 Million words | 2021-01-09 12:37Update
Innocent teenager enters the city and seduces the rebellious school beauty. Not afraid of crossing the river without a mighty dragon, not satisfied unless he dates the school beauty. Bodyguard at his side, picking up girls at his side. --------- On a mission to WH event, Su Hai encounters many beauties during his interactions with the four major families, enjoying himself with women left and right. Eventually, the protagonist achieves a perfect relationship, defeats his opponents, and also gains billions in wealth. If you, fellow readers, think "Close Bodyguard and Beautiful School Goddess" is not bad, please remember to recommend it to your friends on QQ groups and Weibo!
327.84 Million words | 2022-10-27 21:58Update
He exists in two worlds: reality and fantasy. He possesses two identities: in reality, he is a lottery expert like Buffett, receiving cheers and worship from countless lottery players. In the realm of fantasy, he is a magician, a great sage, a demigod, a true god... it is there that he experiences his journey of growth. One day, the two worlds uncontrollably collide because of him, and his story, his legend, finally appears before the eyes of the world. He is Wu Chen, an ordinary person who has returned to six years ago, vowing to make up for the regrets in his life. QQ Group:
52.51 Million words | 2020-12-08 18:00Update
One Dream, One Hundred Thousand Years. In a dream, Wang Xiao becomes a deity for one hundred thousand years. Upon awakening, he triggers a deity storm on Earth, ushering in an era of magical technology and bringing it into every household. Magic-powered biocomputers, magic-powered cars, magic-powered weapons, magic-powered aircraft carriers, magic-powered spaceships... This is the magical era that belongs to Deity Wang Xiao!
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Lin Hong, as the heir of the top domestic giant corporation L Generation, is a reckless second generation spoilt child. After inheriting L Generation, he is manipulated by others and indulges in alcohol and women. Eventually, he watches helplessly as L Generation falls into the hands of others. After wandering for ten years, he finally repents and commits suicide in front of his parents' tomb, but unexpectedly returns to when he was eighteen years old. With the memories of his past life, Lin Hong is determined to change everything and compensate the girls he hurt in his previous life. When the second generation spoilt child truly reforms, the beautiful bodyguards at home, the beautiful teachers at school, and the young ladies all fall into his embrace. Group chat: Please indicate that you are a reader of this book when joining the group.
370.21 Million words | 2023-05-13 18:09Update
They laugh at my solitary sorrow, I laugh at their self-inflicted worries. In the course of time, countless changes occur, A blink of an eye, and mountains have passed. Life is full of resentments born from love, As things change and circumstances shift, love becomes precious. Summary: Destiny brings us together, it is a kind of fate. But fate also decides when it ends. If we have known and loved each other, yet we cannot hold on, Must we part ways and bid farewell? We have loved, but cannot possess, Yet when we no longer love, we are forced to suffer. He is the guardian angel, you are his substitute, But my heart flutters. It's not that I don't love, just that I don't have the right to love. In front of her, how will she choose? ... Crossing the boundaries of life and death, Just to earn a single embrace of love, The most poignant and touching love...
277.59 Million words | 2021-08-01 20:40Update
A one-on-one pet story, with the strong joining forces. The legendary medicine god fails in alchemy and is reborn a thousand years later, rewriting his originally tragic fate. Fighting against the wicked sister, the scum man, the green tea bitch, tricking silver, tricking gold, one trap after another. Along the way, she picks up a beautiful man and they unexpectedly complement each other, embarking on a life of deception. She loves money, and he has wealth beyond measure, with shops spanning the entire continent. She loves elemental stones, and he possesses countless mines, allowing her to spend as she pleases. A certain man smiles softly, his eyes too enticing: "You, You'er, you are..."
490.95 Million words | 2021-02-24 21:14Update
In the previous life, a business genius used their knowledge of business opportunities after rebirth and embarked on a magnificent journey in the world of miraculous commerce. In this incredible journey, the author will lead you to experience the excitement brought by wisdom, strategies, fortunes, gold, diamonds, antiques, treasures, private estates, personal armory, adorable lolis, beautiful young ladies, virtuous women, and bright ladies. You will witness the canvas of business and strategies, justice and evil, the marketplace, and the battlefield. Feel the protagonist's difficult choices and struggles between money and beauties, emotions and careers, the big world and the small world, the larger self and the smaller self. In short, this book will make your blood boil, leave you intrigued, and amaze you! To friends who read this book, please click on [紫云天] to enter my chat room and leave a message of admiration or footprint. Give some flowers and bookmark as encouragement, thank you! The loyal fans' group of 紫云天: (This group is for VIP readers only.)
471.23 Million words | 2020-12-26 16:15Update
In the 21st century, the young singer Tang Feng is reborn in a parallel world. He becomes a multitalented superstar, creating his own era of entertainment.
352.05 Million words | 2020-07-14 06:11Update
Su Mu brought the all-powerful anchor system to a brand new world, with advanced technology, lazy humans, and a unique era of entertainment. When Su Mu can livestream anything to become the strongest, what kind of person will he become in that world? Livestreaming wilderness to become the top of the food chain, livestreaming cuisine to become a culinary god, livestreaming travel to become the number one in documentaries, livestreaming... When Su Mu's era arrives, let us cheer for the reign of the Lord of Wood. Two chapters will be released daily, with irregular updates. Please support the new book and let the author know that they are not alone on this journey.
121.19 Million words | 2022-05-18 01:14Update
Waking up from a deep sleep, Zou Xiaobei found himself transported back fifteen years to his sophomore year of high school. In this year, the Shenzhou 6 spacecraft safely returned to Earth, and the first line of the subway was opened in Jinling. In this year, the band BEYOND disbanded, Chun Ge became the champion, "Dae Jang Geum" swept the nation, and the Hallyu wave rolled into China. In this year, "Xianjian" made its debut, and Lang Ya List did not have a character named Yi Xiaochuan... Of course, these things had nothing to do with him for now. Returning to this year, the first thing Zou Xiaobei had to face was being dumped by his first love, Yang Wenwen
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On the first day of my visit, my fiancé unexpectedly pretended to be a female thief and confronted me... The golden phoenix is not someone to be taken lightly, a proud and fearless presence in the bustling city.
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【Short Introduction】 A complicated love triangle set in the Republican era. 【Long Introduction】 Poor boy Zhang Jiatian has a strong affection for the wealthy Miss Ye Chunhao from the Ye family. When the Ye family goes bankrupt, Miss Ye Chunhao loses her status as a rich heiress and becomes a penniless orphan. Zhang Jiatian finally gets a chance to be the hero and save her. Miss Ye Chunhao is a reasonable young lady and appreciates his kindness. She acknowledges that he is the most handsome and kind-hearted rogue in their alley. However, when she realizes that the rogue is becoming too presumptuous and has developed feelings for her, Miss Ye Chunhao doesn't have the heart to directly reject him. She simply turns away and stomps her foot before running off to society to make her own way. Miss Ye Chunhao ends up working in the governor's mansion, hoping to earn a living as a private tutor. Unexpectedly, she meets Governor Lei. Zhang Jiatian follows suit and also enters the governor's mansion, intending to sabotage Miss Ye Chunhao's job and marry her to make her his wife. However, he
351.44 Million words | 2022-12-23 07:04Update
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
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...
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【NEXTIDEA and Star Creation Award (Fantasy)】 In ancient times, numerous powerful beings were born in the vast expanse of the starry sky. The four great clans dominated the stars and fought incessantly. In the dazzling myriad of races, on the battlefield of the starry sky, gods and demons fell one by one, while fairies and monsters shed blood. Their lifeless bodies drifted in the frigid expanse of space. A group of individuals, chosen by the four great clans, were tasked with returning the fallen bodies of gods, demons, and fairies to their respective star realms. They were humble, like ants...
453.75 Million words | 2020-10-22 01:03Update
"The Celestial Master System is about to activate! Host: Hu Xiaoer, an atheist, excellent physical condition and a fearless spirit of self-sacrifice for saving others in times of danger, perfectly suited for inheriting the system!"
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What!!! When I woke up, there were two marriage certificates on the bedside table, and lying next to them was a naked, handsome man. Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be the heartthrob, Yang Yang. Wait, Yang Yang is my husband... The beautiful lady quickly grabbed her handsome husband and tried hard to have a baby, fighting against the third party and becoming a stunning scenery in the entertainment industry.
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He was talented but suppressed by power, so he quit S.M. After a fateful encounter, he joined JYP through an audition. Finally, he debuted in a magnificent group, experiencing many ups and downs, gradually showcasing his musical talent. He led the team to the peak, becoming the world's strongest boy group...
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He has the height of a small forward, but excels in the play style of a power forward. Popovich believes he can be Duncan's successor, but Doc Rivers denies that he is only a defensive wall. James White and he are clearly best friends, huddling together for warmth in the cold city. However, they must eliminate each other in order to survive. He is a defensive wall but not a low post laborer. He is the Celtics' best sixth man, a peak swingman for positions three and four. He is Shi Lei, an ordinary person who only wants to fulfill his own life value...
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