Paralysis

“Paralysis,” a piece of flash fiction was originally published by Toho Journal in Volume 2, Issue 2, published in 2020. Sadly, this lovely journal with amazing art has since ceased publishing, so I’m including my piece here for you to read.

Paralysis

The man stands on a plateau with nothing but distance below. He is broad-shouldered yet too thin. He shifts from foot to foot, uncomfortable, hair gleaming in the harsh, unyielding light. Sometimes he feels the fragile column sway. It might be vertigo...