flash fiction
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A flash piece on grief, growing up and the importance of masks (in a world with bats but not Batman). Inspired by a conversation with Author Praba Ram about her lovely new book, Down by the Mangroves.
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“Hello?” “Hey, this is…” “I know. It’s been a while but it’s not like I can’t recognize your voice.” “I just heard the news. I’m terribly sorry for your loss.” “Really? I’m terribly sorry for your loss? Two years without a word, and when he dies, the best you can manage is that cliche? For…
