About Us

Welcome to Flash Fiction Online!

First published in 2007, FFO is an online professional ezine that celebrates this unique form of writing by presenting its readers with brief, beautiful, and dynamic flash fiction — complete stories told in 500-1000 words — across a range of speculative and literary genres.

These bite-size stories are the perfect length for readers to enjoy in the breakroom or on the bus, while waiting in line or as a breather between daily tasks. Yet they are not to be underestimated; though their words may be few, their impact is great, and they’re likely to stick with you long after you’ve reached the end.

In a typical issue, you’ll find three brand-new works of flash fiction and one reprint, each from emerging or established authors from around the world. Issues generally also include an editorial and a non-fiction column. Our publication is available online, free for all readers, and as a monthly ebook subscription and in our annual ebook anthology.

Support Flash Fiction Online

Flash Fiction Online is a free online magazine that pays professional rates. So how do we make that happen? It’s due to the generosity of readers like you.

Here are some ways you can help:

Become a Patron.

Sign up to become a monthly donor and gain access to exclusive Patron rewards like manuscript critiques, insider submission statistics, the Editors’ Wishlist, free downloads of our current issue, and Ask Me Anything chats with the FFO staff. Read more…

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Buy our issues & anthologies.

Each of our issues and anthologies are available in convenient e-reader formats (epub/pdf). Available from the Flash Fiction Online Store and WeightlessBooks.

Donate.

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