The Future and Other Twists

by Mardra Sikora

The Future and Other Twists is a collection of short and super short stories by Mardra Sikora. The collection starts with four stories of speculative fiction and follows with seven works of flash fiction which include twisted realities from the past, the future, and the impatient present.

The speculation begins with one old woman who, while her neighbors evacuate, prepares to face a future the others don’t see coming. Also included are speeches and stories that speak to another place and time. One utilizes final exams to improve the species, another finds the scimedical decisions to better the world a one way path that She didn’t ever expect to question.

Where would your shoes take you, if they had a choice? The oceans are greater and the forests are few, but Sherwood Forest is still the best place for a wedding for a bride who knows what she wants and a groom who gambles against algorithms.

The short speculative fiction stories lead-in to seven flash fiction twists that follow, each a quick and enjoyable read. Fantasy, history and fable are all included; the stranger the tale the more it exemplifies the human condition. Are you ready to twist out those truths?

98 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2014

About the author

By day Mardra balances a patchwork of community, advocacy, work and family. Co-author of The Parent's Guide to Down Syndrome (Adams Media, 2016) and also the “Essay: Arguing Eugenics” released in 2013,The Future and Other Twists: A collection of short and super-short stories, and the book series The Innocent Prince which is still in the progress. Mardra Sikora believes in the power of words and uses both fiction and non-fiction to advocate for and with her adult son Marcus. We’d love to see you around the Grown Ups & Downs Blog, Facebook Page or follow Mardra and Marcus on Twitter.

Reviews

[Beth Sullivan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great, quick read. Haunting, quirky and thought-provoking!