Shortlisted for the 2016 International Dylan Thomas Prize, this evocative short story by Claire-Louise Bennett is our latest flash fiction offering in partnership with Tin House
By Claire-Louise Bennett for Flash Fridays by Tin House, part of the Guardian Books Network
Walks up back road, holding on to hat, what he calls a skimmer, sees first one horse then another. Walks on. Climbs gate, jumps, lands wonky. Heart is huge. The lake captivates a loosening rain cloud.
Thinks of twilight, privet hedges and a bookcase falling forward. Wishes for something. Raises hem out of the muck. Frayed lining drops, gets caught on a thorn, tears. Rain cloud pours down into the lake.
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