100neHundred
100neHundred by Laura Besley, published by Arachne Press in 2021, is a collection of short stories that presents a unique exploration of human emotions through precisely crafted narratives. This edition features 114 pages in English and showcases a variety of experiences, from a soldier’s search during World War II to an astronaut’s struggle to adapt to life on Earth. Each story consists of exactly 100 words, offering readers a compact yet profound glimpse into moments of joy, sorrow, humor, and reflection.
In 100neHundred, Laura Besley delves into themes of fantasy and contemporary life, capturing the essence of human experience in a concise format. The collection invites readers to engage with a diverse range of emotions, presenting snapshots that resonate with both hope and hurt. Each story stands alone, meticulously crafted to convey a complete tale within its limited word count, making this book a distinctive addition to the realm of short fiction.
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A man carries his girlfriend in the left-hand breast pocket of his shirt. During World War II, a young soldier searches the houses and barns of the families with whom he grew up. An astronaut wonders whether she can adapt to life back on earth.
In her second collection of short fiction, 100neHundred, Laura Besley explores a kaleidoscope of emotions through 100 stories of exactly 100 words.
So much of life is packed into these stories, precious moments and sad ones, humour and grief, gorgeous nuggets of hope and stinging barbs of hurt.
Ellie Hawkes
Laura has created beautiful snapshots, each one alive with precision and emotion. Each story excels in its originality, each one a complete tale, each carefully crafted without a word to spare.Bookbound
With this collection I soon lost track of how many ‘wows’ I was uttering.. Morgen Bailey
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