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Fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson

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Illustrated short stories, flash fiction and poetry inspired by nature.

Although an urbanist, Börkur enjoys spending time in nature and seeks inspiration from there. The narration is from the point of view of humans and reflects our perception and connection to nature, often in contrast with unnatural urban environment.

flash fiction

North of Nowhere

April 18, 2019June 13, 2019
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
North of Nowhere

The narrator sits by the window, staring into the darkness. The clock counts dutifully every second. Something is about to happen.

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poetry

Points of Reference

December 12, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Points of Reference

Poem about the opposites and similarities we find in urban street life and pristine nature.

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short stories

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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flash fiction

Out of touch with virtual reality

April 19, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Out of touch with virtual reality

Story about the joy of enjoying nature without the latest technological gadgets.

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flash fiction

Waves

March 29, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Waves

Floating in the ocean without a sense of time and place.

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flash fiction

Freedom

February 18, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Freedom

What is freedom? Can one find it in the Brazilian wetlands?

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