Soflay Anthology of Microstories: Vol 1

The microstory is by definition an extremely short story. Like any other fiction, the microstory must contain a beginning, a middle, and an ending. These can be challenging to write, for the writer must choose the most succinct way of telling a story that has purpose and meaning, yet uses so few words. Writers of microstories take their reader on a brief but intense journey; capturing imagination and inspiration, conjuring places and people, taking us away from ourselves, without having to commit a great deal of time and energy into the reading of it... a perfect micro-escape in today's busy world. The microstories that made the grade for this anthology have been submitted from writers across the globe. For some, this is their first publication of fiction work, while others are seasoned veterans of writing microstories and fiction. It is great to be able to include such a variety of writers with work of great quality, especially when considering English is a second language to many. Although these stories are brief, it is likely many of them will remain in your thoughts long after you put the book down. Like poetry, the best time to read a microstory is after you have read it for the first time, which enables you to discover further hidden layers of meaning. While no theme was specified in the call out for submissions, it is a joy to see recurring themes emerge throughout the book, including philosophy, spirituality, love, and of course, Covid-19. I hope you enjoy these stories as much as I have. It is wonderful to see creativity shine out beyond the difficulties of this challenging year for us all. Stay safe, and happy reading to you!

Author: Rehmat Changaizi

Publisher: Independently Published

Publication Date: Feb 12, 2021

Number of Pages: 76 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: NA

ISBN-13: 9798705916313