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Short stories

Short stories by the Icelandic fiction writer Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Börkur’s short stories fall mostly within the genre of realistic fiction but are mixed with fantasy, creating a blurry boundary between fiction and reality.​ His short stories are typically inspired by actual real events, but the narration is exaggerated, satirized and transferred to a different context, gradually moving the story from reality into the realm of fiction.

A selection of the short stories can be found in the short story collections 999 Abroad and Talk to Strangers. The books are available from online retailers such as Amazon (including Kindle), Apple’s iBooks store, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, and Storytel.

In addition to English, Börkur also writes short stories in Spanish and Icelandic. The short stories are illustrated by the author himself or by his friends.

Short stories

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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Across the square

April 11, 2010March 31, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Across the square

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. She rushes across the square because she is ashamed of being late for an appointment with her friend.

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