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Illustrated English short stories by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson.

The genre of the short stories is mostly realistic fiction but mixed with fantasy, creating a blurry boundary between fiction and reality.​

A selection of the short stories can be found in the short story collections 999 Abroad and Talk to Strangers. In addition to English, Börkur also writes short stories in Spanish and Icelandic.

short stories

Back Where I Belong

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Back Where I Belong

Emil visits his grandfather who is traveling through space and time.

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What We Want to Want

April 13, 2022April 11, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
What We Want to Want

Valur is confronted with a decision about the future when the past knocks on his door.

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Chain of Love

March 16, 2022April 11, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Chain of Love

A traveler ventures to Buenos Aires and gets to know the chain of love.

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Game

February 23, 2022February 9, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Game

A game theorist meets an interesting woman in a restaurant where people gather together to watch a soccer match.

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The Concept

January 26, 2018January 26, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Concept

The Minister for Culture is presented with the concept of a virtual reality zoo and it is not quite what he was expecting.

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The Businessman Who Gave His Guitar Away

April 12, 2015January 26, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Businessman Who Gave His Guitar Away

A university professor is waiting for his connecting flight at Bogotá International Airport when he is drawn into a conversation with the man sitting besides him. Annoyed at first with being disturbed, the professor gradually becomes interested in the curious tale the man has to tell.

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