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anxiety

Delve into a collection of evocative illustrated short stories and flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson, each intricately woven with themes of anxiety. Börkur explores the varied manifestations of anxiety that touch the lives of individuals to varying degrees. From moments of heightened tension to seemingly mundane situations fraught with unease, these stories offer a poignant reflection on the universal yet deeply personal nature of anxiety. Through introspective narratives, readers are invited to confront the absurdity and inevitability of anxiety, finding resonance in its portrayal within the heat of the moment and upon reflection.

Flash fiction

Gravity

March 14, 2019August 23, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Gravity

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Brendan felt gravity pull at his mind and body as he descended the escalator into the dome between the subway platforms…

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Flash fiction

The body that cried

November 29, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The body that cried

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Robert knows that for preventive medicine to work, it is important to listen to one’s body when it cries. That is easier said than done.

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Flash fiction

Nail-bite

November 15, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Nail-bite

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Nervous entrepreneur starts biting his nails before an important meeting with potential investors.

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Flash fiction

Energy transfer

November 8, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Energy transfer

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. An office worker gets a startling thought and suddenly starts doubting the sanity of their revitalizing stroll.

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Flash fiction

How are you?

July 19, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
How are you?

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Innocent questions can lead to serious thinking.

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Flash fiction

Sharks

June 14, 2017March 30, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Sharks

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. The storyteller reflects on their childhood battles of swimming with sharks.

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