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Fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson

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quirky characters

Illustrated short stories and flash fiction inspired by quirky characters.

We are all characters and we all have our quirks. This aspect of life can be exploited and exaggerated by writers to create stories of quirky characters who have ideas and worldviews that might seem strange in the eyes of others.

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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flash fiction

Book of struggle

November 17, 2018February 19, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Book of struggle

Morgan yearns for opening up to the world about his life-long uphill struggle.

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flash fiction

Reckless behavior

October 13, 2018November 17, 2018
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Reckless behavior

Murray and Lynn are having relationship problems and Murray finds himself needing to take some desperate measures.

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The doodle

July 12, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The doodle

A misunderstood artist shares their clashes with the cruel an intolerant world of art critics.

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flash fiction

The barber

July 5, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The barber

A veteran barber lays out his terms and conditions to a client.

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20F

February 11, 2017March 29, 2022
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
20F

A airline passenger is rather picky about where they sit on a plane.

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