First published 1996
In "Sudden Fiction (Continued)," the sequel to the beloved anthology, sixty new stories from around the world arrive like lightning bolts, each one packing a punch. From a chance encounter on a crowded street to a family's reckoning with the past, these tales capture life's fleeting moments with wit, heart, and an element of surprise. Editors Robert Shapard and James Thomas have curated a diverse collection that celebrates the power of the short-short form, proving that a story told quickly can linger long in the mind.
Genres: fiction, short-stories, anthologies, 21st-century
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: surprise-ending, vignette
312 pages · Paperback · W. W. Norton & Company