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Börkur Sigurbjörnsson

Börkur is an avid storyteller with a keen eye for quirky characters, funny dialogs and vivid scenario descriptions. Much of his writing falls within the genre of realistic fiction and his stories are more often than not based on real events in the author’s life. Although the tales contain grains of truth, they are melded with fiction, making the reader curious to know the line between reality and fantasy.
Short stories

The Neighbors

January 30, 2011April 19, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Neighbors

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. The narrator invites a friend to his new apartment and discovers that his neighbors are not what what he had expected them to be.

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The Toy

January 16, 2011March 31, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Toy

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Wandering around the Gràcia neighborhood looking for a shop that sells cacao powder, the narrator comes across a toy that grabs his attention.

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Awake in a dream

October 23, 2010March 31, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Awake in a dream

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Failing to sleep, Pierre shake off his insomnia by going for a walk through the streets of Barcelona, but accidentally walks into Natasha’s dream.

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What is the traffic like in Finland?

July 24, 2010April 19, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
What is the traffic like in Finland?

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Sipping beer at a terrace café in Virreina square in Barcelona, two men get into a discussion about one of the men’s perceived nationality.

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Of elves and kings

May 30, 2010April 19, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Of elves and kings

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. An Icelandic film student in Amsterdam and a Dutch jogger meet in Vondelpark and discuss Icelandic stereotypes, Björk, elves and kings.

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The bar, the bakery, the living room or whatever was the right word for the place

April 25, 2010March 31, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The bar, the bakery, the living room or whatever was the right word for the place

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Borja starts having second thoughts about his innovative business model after receiving a visit from a supplier.

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