A Literal Mask

By M. A. Stirnaman

A Literal Mask holds a collection of flash fiction that is varied in tone and theme. Stories range from a hitchhiker who uses a villain's face to unlock a life-long mystery to a Golden Globe winner, trying desperately to hide the mistakes of a chaotic night. The stories are short, but may stay with you long after you're finished reading them. Fifteen will get you Twenty tells the story of a young girl who has lost everything, but finds her strength. Discover the conflict between former friends with different backgrounds in a country that has succumbed to terror in Blue Swirls. Countdown every painful minute in the last moments of a man's life in Last Call. Plenty more awaits.

• Language: English
• Publisher: M. A. Stirnaman
• Release date: Jun 18, 2016
• ISBN: 9781310862687

M. A. Stirnaman

M. A. Stirnaman is an author from the mid-west. His flash fiction and micro fiction pieces have been published in several online literary journals and publications. He has a background in technical writing, but now crafts stories set in worlds that are askew from the norm. He currently resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and a thirteen-pound ball of fur that is sometimes perceived as a dog. His blog and portfolio can be found at http://www.rejectedstories.com.

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