Flash Fiction Vol 2 is a collection of ten short stories that explore the diverse realms of science fiction, action, adventure and more. The anthology takes readers on a journey through time and space, with tales ranging from heart-pumping adventures on foreign planets to intriguing glimpses into alternate realities. Each story unfolds in a mere instant, leaving readers captivated and wondering about the surprising and often thought-provoking twists that await them. Whether you crave adrenaline-pumping tales of danger and heroism or enjoy contemplating the mysteries of the human condition, Flash Fiction Vol 2 has something for you.

More perceptive and sharp-witted short stories from S.V. Gilleran. They probe pertinent topics in both humorous and serious tones. Some of the stories may stir a range of emotions but, hopefully, all of them will make you think. Themes explored include: language and culture gender awareness modern technology paranormal psychology Gestalt psychotherapy cellular anatomy and the motivation of creative artists: "I only paint dreams. The colours are more vivid than in real life, which carries the grays of sadness and despair. That's why I use acrylics. You can't get the same effect with watercolours, because, like life's experiences, they fade as your brush is touching the paper. The tones I try to reach are like the air we breathe, changing from in to out, from yin to yang, moving across the scene like ghosts, their dresses swirling in the unseen wind. Yesterday I was an antelope, today a duck, and tomorrow I will be a pack of playing cards, incising the moment, stretching it onto canvas, leaving an indelible memory that I can recall in my sleep, because I only paint dreams." Note: Some of the stories contain adult content which is not suitable for children.

The next installment of a collection of flash fiction, essays, and short stories to tantalize readers who want a taste of my writing. These tales span genres—mystery, suspense, paranormal, historical, nonfiction—and will likely satisfy readers with limited time or those looking for a new author. The inspiration for these pieces came from a prompt in a writer's group or from an assignment in a creative writing class at the local college. Enjoy!

Flash Fiction World (FFW) proudly presents its second collection of high quality flash fiction and short stories written by many authors from around the world, including amateur, professional and award winning authors. Each story has been selected for its high level of quality in terms of writing skill and pure reading enjoyment. There are seventy stories of up to 1000 words, in all genres, for the reader to enjoy. This substantial book is for lovers of flash fiction and short stories. - thrillers, romance, comedy, horror, fantasy, crime and more. If your taste is for fiction that leans more to the commercial side, with fast-driven plots and action all the way you won't be disappointed. At the same time many of our stories are literary in style. They deal with the inner conflicts, fears and dramas that take place within the human being. Here are some examples of the quality stories awaiting you: Flash Fire by R.A. Savary takes a no-holds barred look at the actions of two strangers, a man and a woman caught up unexpectedly in a restaurant nightmare. The Last Love by Varun Malhotra describes a day in the life of an Indian prostitute, and how her love for a client is doomed to fail. The darkly humorous Keeping the Magic Alive by Cath Barton takes us on an outing with a long-married couple. This wry tale looks at how expectations can lessen as years progress. Flash Fiction World – Volume 2 is packed with stories about all the facets and dramas of life. Whatever your preference you will find plenty of reading material (over 32,000 words) in these pages to keep you happy and leave you fulfilled. I guarantee that you will enjoy a fiction feast and will be seeking more stories by many of the writers that you discover in these pages. Please note that some stories in this book contain adult content.

NANO Fiction (print ISSN 1935-844X; digital ISSN 2160-939X) is non-profit literary journal that publishes flash fiction—a form of short story also known as micro fiction, micro narrative, micro-story, microrrelatos, postcard fiction, the short short, the short short story, kürzestgeschichten, and sudden fiction—of 300 words or fewer. Featuring twenty to thirty authors in each issue, NANO Fiction has roots that draw from Aesop’s Fables and Zen Koans. Notable practitioners of this prose form include Lydia Davis, Franz Kafka, Italo Calvino, Ignacio Martínez de Pisón, Naguib Mahfouz, and Linor Goralik, among others. This issue of NANO Fiction features works by: Lizzy Acker, Genevieve Betts,Blake Butler, Katherine Lien Chariott, Katie Cortese, James Davis, Brandon Scott Gorrell, David Grimes, Amy Holwerda, M. David Hornbuckle, Bill Hutchison, Jason Kerzinski, Mark Konkel, MK Laughlin, Kelly Luce, Josh Maday, Nomi Meta-Murota, Amy Nichols, Neil Ellis Orts, Steve Price, Joseph Riippi, Matthew Stiles, Naomi Thompson, Janet Thorning, & DC Young.

The race towards FLASHPOINT continues in this Flash collection from comics' hottest writer Geoff Johns and artist Francis Manapul! Collects THE FLASH #8-12. Make way for Hot Pursuit - the latest speedster to come out of the Speed Force! He's here to make sure no one breaks the speed limit - hero or villain! This hardcover collection of THE FLASH #8-12 leading up to the epic events of FLASHPOINT follows Barry Allen and the family of speedsters, as they try to discover Hot Pursuit's identity and what he's doing in Keystone City! This volume also features the origin of Barry Allen's greatest foe, Professor Zoom! Eobard Thawne's story is just beginning -- and he intends to finish it with The Flash!