A flash fiction about a rescue gone wrong The night was black. Miguel fought through the flood with arms burning and chest tight. He pulled away debris, pushing toward higher ground where people waited. His teeth chattered from the cold, but he kept moving. "Help me..." He heard a shaking voice. He turned and saw a girl clinging to a branch. Her hair covered her face and her body was shaking in the rushing water. Miguel immediately grabbed her arms. They were cold. Too cold.

A mystery flash fiction about the way home ‎Isang makulimlim na dapit-hapon, binabaybay ng trese anyos na batang nagngangalang Kinel ang masukal na daan para makauwi sa kanilang tahanan nang kaniyang mapansin ang presensya ng isang tao. Ang mga walang emosyon na mata nito ay nakatitig sa kaniya na nagpabilis sa kaniyang paglalakad. ‎ ‎Lumipas ang ilang mga hakbang, nakahinga siya nang maluwag nang makaliko siya sa mabatong landas na papuntang kanan, ang palatandaan na malapit

‎A twisted flash fiction concerning learning disabilities While waiting for my turn to order in this 5-star restaurant, my stares darted to this decent man who looks like he's in his mid-20sonly, taking the priority lane. He looks straight at the menu board, eyes transfixed on that overload burger yet hesitant to speak up. ‎ ‎Worried, I shift my attention to the counter lady, who seems to have her patience getting thinner from waiting for the man's order. ‎ ‎The old lady next

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