Rachel Swirsky's published ficlets

  • Falling Further In Inspired by text

    At dusk, I arrived at the lake. Children skated figure eights, mothers standing on the side lines.

    One button push, and the…

  • My Way Out

    I hate my mother.

    Cold out. I throw on my ski jacket. Ugly red thing, but it’s warm. I need warm. I’m not going to be stupid…

  • DNA Designs

    “DNA Designs,” John announced as the door opened.

    “I want my money back!”

    The customer was a frazzled woman in a tan coat. ...

  • Whistbone's Chase

    In the back of her sleigh, Shoal shifted in her bundled furs. She scanned the ground for signs of pursuit, but the snow was d…

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