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 during a lunch break, 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.

Each issue offers five to eight works of flash fiction centered around a theme. These stories are from emerging or established authors from around the world. Issues generally also include an editorial. Our publication is available online, free for all readers. We publish at least one story a week, although sometimes two. We also publish each monthly issue in an ebook. You can get a copy of issues in our Shop, becoming a paid Patreon member, or by subscribing at Weightless Books. 

Flash Fiction Online (ISSN 1946-1712) is a publication of Alight Literary Press, a registered nonprofit with federal 501(c)(3) status (EIN 99-2929803).