What Word for Touch? By Dean Charpentier She says, I know what it’s like to be dead. She runs her hand up the rough surface of the porch post, lets her fingers trace lightly over the curves, lets them catch momentarily…

Wow. Such a beautful and powerful story by Dean Charpentier at Bright Flash Literary Review, @brightflash1500.bsky.social .

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Need a quick break? Read a fun little flash by Juleigh Howard-Hobson posted tonight!

Need a morning break? Check out the wonderful story “Teapots” by Jenny Severyn, just posted on Bright Flash Literary Review.

A huge batch of stories was posted yesterday and today. And apologies to Sara McClayton for the delayed posting. Check out her piece “Hike Out”

Bright Flash posted a nice batch or stories today, with more to come tomorrow! What a month.

An Afternoon Dive By Karen Crawford It takes a minute to adjust. Scrape of sawdust on the floor. Last night’s peanuts on the tables. Old man dank of cigarettes and beer. It’s been ages. We pretend not to notice the …

Excited to have a teeny piece up today at @brightflash1500.bsky.social born in a @megpokrass.bsky.social workshop! Thank you Kristen for giving this story a home! 💙https://brightflash1000.com/2025/01/03/an-afternoon-dive/

A beautiful batch of stories is posting on Bright Flash Literary Review this morning. Enjoy!

Check out a truly beautiful piece by David Henson just posted on Bright Flash Literary Review. brightflash1000.com

Need an afternoon distraction? Check out “Harry” by Mitchell Waldman at brightflash1000.com

Yay, it arrived. Thanks so much to Amy Marques for including my piece and for putting together this beautiful magazine!

Hi all Bright Flash Literary Review is now here! @brightflash1500.bsky.social