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Sixth Wall Society

A digital exhibition of flash fiction about wasters, weirdos, the stars and the sea.

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Sixth Wall Society is a home for strange, tender and unsettling flash fiction, short stories and contemporary literary writing.

Explore the collection in any order: begin with a title that catches your eye, read one story in a sitting, or stay awhile and follow the threads between them.

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Two sparkling-wine glasses on a pub table looking out through rain at a blue-hour high street

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Memory · Published · 3 min read

Two voices, two bottles of Prosecco and the difficult things people remember about one another.

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A pale chalk cliff under an open blue skyDeidreMemory · · 2 minDark city lights seen beyond reeds at nightThe drunkest I’ve ever beenSurreal · · 2 minA pale lighthouse embedded in a grey chalk cliff above the seaSeven SistersJourney · · 3 minA pair of red boots resting at the top of a metal slide beneath fog-bound tower blocksDeliveryAddiction · · 2 minA crowded old city street viewed from high above between weathered stone buildingsTwo bin bags and a set of keysSurreal · · 2 minGulls scattered across an immense, intensely blue skyAirport advertsTravel · · 2 minA muddy path winding into a wide mountain valley beneath changing lightWhat I don’t tell the boysMemory · · 2 minDark water and crimson leaves moving through an urban canal in rainI couldn’t rememberLove · · 5 minA small ruined tower standing beyond long grass at a violet sunsetAnd again, and againGrief · · 2 min

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Frequently asked questions

01What is Sixth Wall Society?

Sixth Wall Society is an independent online home for flash fiction, short stories and contemporary literary writing. The collection focuses on strange, tender and unsettling stories.

02What is flash fiction?

Flash fiction is a complete story told in a small number of words. It can be read quickly, but it still has characters, atmosphere and an ending that stays with you.

03How do I read the stories?

Start anywhere. Choose a title or photograph from the story collection, then follow the links at the end of each story if you want to continue reading.

04Are the stories free to read?

Yes. Every story on Sixth Wall Society is free to read online. You do not need an account or subscription.

05Do the stories connect?

Some stories share characters, places, memories and recurring details. Each story also works on its own, so you can read the collection in any order.

06How long does each story take to read?

Most stories take between two and ten minutes to read. The reading time is shown beside every title in the collection and on each story page.

07What kinds of stories are published here?

The collection includes literary fiction, flash fiction and short stories about relationships, grief, memory, cities, coastlines and ordinary lives becoming unfamiliar.

08Is new work added regularly?

Yes. We aim to publish at least one new story every week, with new photography and other work added along the way.

09Can I read Sixth Wall Society on my phone?

Yes. The website is designed for phones, tablets and computers. The story pages use a clear reading column and the image collection adapts to smaller screens.

10Can I share a story with someone?

Yes. Every story has its own link, so you can send it directly to a friend or share it online. Please do not copy or republish the full text without permission.

11Can I submit my writing?

Yes. Submissions are open for finished flash fiction and short stories. Read the guidelines and send your work through the submissions form.

12How can I contact Sixth Wall Society?

You can email contact@sixthwallsociety.com. We would love to hear from readers, writers and anyone curious about the project.