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Fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson

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human behavior

Illustrated flash fiction pieces and poetry inspired by curious aspects of human behavior.

The stories include speculations about how different people react to situations depending on their perspectives, cultural background or moral values.

flash fiction

Stop talking to yourself

January 12, 2022January 5, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Stop talking to yourself

Sibling argue about who is talking more to themselves.

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flash fiction

I vs. Society

July 4, 2020September 16, 2020
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
I vs. Society

A hapless shopper enters into a non-verbal dialogue with a supermarket security guard.

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poetry

Arbiter of knowledge

July 13, 2019
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Arbiter of knowledge

He’s the arbiter of knowledge, the source for what is true. He charges nothing for his wisdom, making it at hand for me and you…

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flash fiction

Brick and mortar human beings

May 9, 2019November 7, 2021
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Brick and mortar human beings

Hung-over Tom makes an announcement interrupting the sacred Sunday morning silence.

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poetry

Mind as an ocean

January 12, 2018January 6, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Mind as an ocean

Tale of a troubled mind told in English using a traditional Icelandic poetry form.

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flash fiction

Something is not right

December 20, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Something is not right

When arriving exhausted at home after work, Victoria realises that something is not as it should be.

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