"I would look up at the ceiling every time he came near me. I searched in the white color for the peace and tranquility I needed to make the most important decision of my life. "

Micro fiction and flash fiction rely on implication and concise language to deliver maximum impact. Micro fiction is often poetic, punchy, and reliant on strong imagery.

This special episode includes a micro fiction piece written by a former colleague.

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"It's really an awfully simple operation, Jig," the man said. "It's not really an operation at all."

The girl looked at the ground the table legs rested on.

"I know you wouldn't mind it, Jig. It's really not anything. It's just to let the air in."

The girl did not say anything.

You’ve heard the expression “the white elephant in the room.” Hemingway’s story “Hills Like White Elephants” addresses a topic that is taboo. This episode explores the ramifications of that topic.

Ernest Hemingway' s writing style is definitely different.

Check out Episode 123 for another Hemingway story: "Old Man at the Bridge" https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ipyRwAnO5RoKNkrCIRHWl?si=sDsvcT2OSPCAL05IEFD-lw

Toni Morrison's impact on literature is profound. She is celebrated for her examination of Black American experiences, particularly those of Black women, within their communities. Morrison's writing style is known for its poetic and luminous prose, and she is considered one of the greatest contemporary American novelists.

With The New Yorker article "The Work You Do, The Person You Are" we get an insight into Morrison's thoughts about work and earning money to help out her family.

Check out both the blog post and ALC Episode 122 for more information on Toni Morrison.

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