From the corner of my eye, I was watching Melissa slowly sipping coffee. When she finally realized it, she looked up at me and faked a smile. I did the same. We were working together on a new advertising idea. Continue Reading
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Do You Write About Yourself? A New Mini Writing Course by Mary Papas!
Announcement! A new mini writing course from Mary Papas is now available! In this course titled “Do You Write About Yourself?”, Mary tackles one of the most difficult aspects of writing: ensuring you are writing about a unique character rather Continue Reading
What is Important? A New Short Fiction Course by Mary Papas!
Announcement! Mary Papas started a series of mini short fiction courses, each focusing on a specific topic. In the first mini short fiction course titled ” What is Important”? Mary analyzes the 6 important things an author should focus on when Continue Reading
Room 510: A Short Story by Mary Papas
‘’I am really sorry Dorothy. I wish there was another way. I wish I didn’t have to tell you this’’ Mr Adams said fast, as if trying to get it over with , his eyes trying to avoid hers. ‘’ Continue Reading
The Thief: A Flash Fiction Story by Mary Papas
Put $100,000 in this suitcase and hand it over to me. Discreetly and with a smile on your face so that no one will be suspicious, Nikki, the bank teller, read in the note that the handsome man gave her. He Continue Reading
Walking in the Dark: A Short Story Collection by Mary Papas
Announcing a new short story collection from Mary Papas! What happens when reality plays games on you? What happens when you think you know someone only to find out you actually don’t? What happens when you have to deal with Continue Reading
$0.99 eBook Sale — 1 Week ONLY!
From today (10/11/2015) through next Sunday (10/18/2015) Mary Papas will have a $0.99 sale on all her books (including the Reunions Anthology produced by SSFFS). Mary writes short stories and flash fiction pieces that are funny, poignant, and sometimes a little twisted. Check Continue Reading
Open Call for Guest Posts!
Flash fiction and short story authors: At Short Story and Flash Fiction Society, we love bringing short stories and flash fiction the praise and recognition they deserve. Over the last 7 months, we’ve had the opportunity to read so many Continue Reading