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The Problem With Humans: And Other Stories

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A masterclass not only in flash fiction, but also engaging and intriguing stories completely told in bite-sized morsels
Dirk Manning
Nightmare World, Tales of Mr. Rhee

Perfect for anyone with a slightly twisted sense of humor and a finely tuned sense of irony.
Erin Bartels
We Hope for Better Things

Twists and turns and thought-provoking tales, you'll want to keep reading to see what's in store for you next.
K. Lynn Smith
Plume, For Goodness Sake

A Warm Welcome

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

Drink morning coffee. Get mail. Wake up in cage. Not a great morning.

The Problem With Humans

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

While Anton hunts for his missing daughter, tensions that have been slowly building come to a head around him.

The Last Mermaid

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

When his life’s work observing and recording the underwater activity of Merpeople has unintended consequences, Rich Easter just wants to live out the consequences of his actions in solitude. But a final job may offer a chance for redemption.

A Birthday

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

Will a sobering birthday celebration be the first step on the road to redemption?

The Dragon Killer

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

The penalty for killing a dragon was death, but when I killed one, I was granted eternal life.

The Last Cry

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

A woman is haunted by her husband’s nightly visits into the bedroom of their deceased child.

Freedom

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

Sometimes, you’ll do anything to be free.

The Date

By Allison Spooner | January 26, 2020

You can find second chances at any age.

The Halfway House

By Allison Spooner | January 25, 2020

Pearl lives between two worlds. Together, she and her father help others trying to get from this world to the next.

The Guardians of Willow

By Allison Spooner | January 25, 2020

A child born from war finds under the safe shelter of the surrounding woods. But, when peace is disturbed by the only human she lives, Willow must face violence to protect her peaceful guardians.

Snack Fiction Author Allison Spooner

Allison Spooner

Allison Spooner brings worlds, characters, and stories to life in just a few words. In the last two years, she's published two books of short fiction; Flash in the Dark: A Collection of Flash Fiction and The Problem With Humans: And Other Stories. Allison’s writing crosses genres and has been compared to The Twilight Zone and Harlon Ellison.

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