Basket Case: a short (short) story collection

by Lexi Vranick

It's a sunny afternoon in St. Anthony's High School and restless seniors are just settling into their seats. The blinds are half-shut, shedding strips of golden light onto the blackboard where a simple assignment is Write a story in no more than 55 words. This was my first foray into the world of flash fiction. I spent days counting words, scratching out sentences, and trying desperately to squeeze a full story into such a tiny space. And I loved it. Six years later, that little spark of short-form fire has turned into its own full-fledged collection of flash Basket Case. This collection of literary shorts features stories ranging from 55 all the way to 1,500 words and beyond. Each story centers on themes ranging from friendship, to anxiety, to loss, and even to love.

90 pages, Paperback

Published June 16, 2017

Reviews

[Cheyenne Raine · Rating 5 out of 5]

i was completely amazed by basket case! the stories were all short and they were my favorite kind of stories- the ones that have no clear story line, instead, lexi vranick gives you a moment to exist in. and, those are the best; the story just takes you into a new world and place- ready to bring you some place new in your head. love love love love!

[Aly · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book absolutely changed my life! I have read and reread it many times within the last few months of owning it. It is beautifully written. Lexi Vranick did a wonderful job portraying different themes and touching my heart. It is absolutely a MUST read.