Literary-Fiction
This focuses on literary Fiction that surrounds magical realism and subtle exaggerations of reality with an artistic and symbolic slant.
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The universe usually seemed to work in opposition to people’s plans; was he now doomed to fall in love then get divorced then spend his twilight years looking at smiling pictures that now only made him frown?
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In the quiet streets of Ivoryville, the shadows were empty. No brown arm linked with mine; just an empty grocery bag Eleanor sent me off with. Nothing but her gentle mouth giving me leave, giving me that lone sunset to witness as she’d had the past months of freedom I gave would give give give…
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Before I begin, let me inform you of one very important fact: I am dead and I am a ghost. Yes, that is essential to know. How do I know that I am dead and a ghost? Well, I can walk through walls, I can float across the room without my feet touching the floor,…
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Forgiveness, she learned, wasn’t forgetting—it was surviving without poisoning yourself.
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Sit back and relax for this quick yet fun tale about life in a small town and how geese interact with humans and ice storms.
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Brent, a gifted mathematician since childhood, struggles with social connections despite his talents. He forms a friendship with Seth, a sociable farm apprentice, who tries to include him in life. As Brent’s career flourishes, he prioritizes remaining close to Seth and his family, revealing his longing for genuine companionship.
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Bruce, a widower in Anaheim, seeks a new marriage but struggles to find suitable women. After hearing about mail-order brides from a friend, he explores online options and ends up marrying a Cambodian woman. However, their lack of communication leads to frustration, and he ultimately returns her. Reflecting on their relationship, he resolves to learn…
