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street life

Illustrated short stories and flash fiction inspired by street-life.

Börkur is an urbanist who is very fond of vibrant street life where people play the central role. He writes stories of pedestrians, cyclists, cars and traffic, taking place in the streets of our urban environment.

Flash fiction

Oui

May 20, 2023August 23, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Oui

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. The storyteller tries to blend into the crowd of the streets of Paris.

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Flash fiction

Life As It Should Be

January 4, 2023August 23, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Life As It Should Be

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Two people wander through distinct worlds but are united in a common world view.

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Short stories

What We Want to Want

April 13, 2022March 21, 2025
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
What We Want to Want

A short story by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. Valur is confronted with a decision about the future when the past knocks on his door.

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Flash fiction

Twenty Twenty

March 28, 2020August 23, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Twenty Twenty

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. A startled citizen ventures into the street during a nationwide lockdown. What are his intentions?

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Flash fiction

The Foreign City Is A Beautiful Maze We Navigate In The Search Of Hidden Gems

February 14, 2019August 23, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
The Foreign City Is A Beautiful Maze We Navigate In The Search Of Hidden Gems

A flash fiction by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson. On a vibrant square in a foreign city the storyteller sits down and observes the street life that later interweaves with their own life.

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Poetry

Points of Reference

December 12, 2018March 31, 2024
by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson
Points of Reference

A poem by Börkur Sigurbjörnsson about the opposites and similarities we find in urban street life and pristine nature.

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