Crafting Poetry One Syllable at a Time
No One Escapes Life Unscathed
Delve into the deeper reaches of the human condition and the darkness that lives there.
A girl haunted by her sister’s drowning. A boy desperate for his father’s affection. A woman forced to make a devastating decision. A man trapped by his obsessions.
Experience tales of love, loss, murder, and madness through this collection of flash and micro fiction.
Take a peek behind the smile of a stranger. Get a glimpse inside the heart of a friend. Scratch the surface and discover what is hidden beneath.
These stories will open your mind, tug at your thoughts, and allow you to explore the possibility that, even in the brightest moments, something is Hinting at Shadows.
Each selection is approximately 100 words, with a bonus section of Microbursts in which each story is told in 50 words or less.
I love flash fiction – and not because it is quick or easy to read. Much like syllabic poetry, I’ve found this abbreviated fiction form is rich in meaning. In fact, the brevity of words deepens the message.
Between the pages of this book, you will find a collection of flash fiction which delves deep into the human condition exploring perceptions, reactions, thoughts, and emotions.
The author split the book into four parts: Mindscapes, Connections, Lifelines, and Microbursts, which are stories under fifty words, including a few modified Haiku.
I found there was a certain edge or shadow that meandered through the pages conveying a wide range of emotions in my soul. We all have a place of darkness inside us, and Brentyn excels at finding and revealing even the darkest of human truths in her writing. She bares it all!
I’ve read this book numerous times, especially when I need to reconnect to some of my own dark truths. It was no surprise that one of my favorite sections were the Microbursts. In only six words, a story is born.
“Her voice was music and madness.”
Brentyn, Sarah. Hinting at Shadows (p. 92). Kindle Edition.
Brentyn is a master storyteller of the macabre and the mundane as she weaves her stories into feelings that will make you embrace your own darkness… if you dare!
*I follow the Amazon Rating System*
Sarah Brentyn is an introvert who believes anything can be made better with soy sauce and wasabi.
She loves words and has been writing stories since she was nine years old. She talks to trees and apologizes to inanimate objects when she bumps into them.
When she’s not writing, you can find her strolling through cemeteries or searching for fairies.
She hopes to build a vacation home in Narnia someday. In the meantime, she lives with her family and a rainbow-colored, wooden cat who is secretly a Guardian.
Blog: Sarah Brentyn ~ Lemon Shark
Twitter: @SarahBrentyn
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Definintely one to put on my list. I do love flash and short stories for those moments when you just want some easy reading!
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Me too! ❤️
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Terrific review Colleen.. Sarah must be delighted ♥
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I am delighted! ❤️ Thanks, Sally.
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I loved this book. The story are so human. I like that. Character studies each of them. ❤️
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What a lovely surprise to find this Friday morning! This is an amazing review. I’m humbled and grateful for your thoughts on Hinting at Shadows.
Thank you, Colleen! ❤️❤️❤️
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You’re so welcome, Sarah. I’ve read this book three times. Every time I found more I loved. ❤️❤️❤️
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Aw… Thank you times three! ❤️❤️❤️ (It’s a magical number.) 💫
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It has been for me. But, seriously… I do love this book and how you capture personalities… that is a magical ability! ❤
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💫 ❤️
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This sounds like something I would enjoy. The season for these darker works is nearly here, too.
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You would enjoy this book. Sarah has a gift for bringing out the darkness in human nature. ❤️
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A wonderful review, Colleen. I must add Sarah’s book to my TBR.
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I know how you love flash fiction, Robbie. This is really superb. ❤
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Lovely review Colleen. I have read and reviewed this excellent book, it is sheer poetry in the garb of flash fiction. The emotions flow spontaneously and so succinctly convey the hurt, the guilt, the fear, the regret and a myriad other emotions that each story leaves a room for imagination, yearning for more!
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You said it, Balroop. Some of the stories were emotional for me too. Sarah has the uncanny knack of being able to see the person inside. ❤
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Thank you so much, Balroop. ❤
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Love the selection you picked out- wow! Congrats to Sarah on a wonderful review!
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Thanks, Jacquie. Sarah is an amazing author! ❤
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Thanks, Jacquie! ❤
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This sounds fantastic Colleen. 🙂
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I really love flash fiction and this book is amazing. You would love it, Marje. ❤
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Yes I reckon I would. Must add to my TBR Colleen
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Can’t wait to hear what you think. ❤
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Fab review Sis. I loved this book – makes ya think 🙂 ❤
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That’s the part I loved most. 🥰
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Having trouble with comments here so…
*likes Debby’s comment*
*gives her a heart*
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Thanks, Debby.
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I’m having trouble with liking comments on here (and with emojis) so… *gives Debby a heart emoji*
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This book sounds like a must-read!! I’ll be adding it to my Kindle! Thank you for sharing, Colleen!
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You’re welcome. It’s a fabulous read. You’ll enjoy! ❤️
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Thanks, Jan! I hope you enjoy it.
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Lovely review, Colleen!
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Thank you. This was a fab read. ❤
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Thank you for a very mouthwatering review, Colleen! Have a beautiful weekend! Michael
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Thanks, Michael. It’s a fabulous book. ❤️
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You review shows, Colleen. It is. Will put it on my shelf. Thank you! Michael
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Wow! Thanks, Michael. Sarah will be thrilled! ❤️
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If you do read it, I hope you enjoy. Thanks, Michael!
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Thanks for sharing, Sue. I love Sarah’s writing. ❤
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I had no idea how much I would enjoy this book, Colleen, and agree with your review 100%. It’s an awesome read. Congrats to Sarah on the beautiful review. ❤
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I love the way Sarah writes. She sees what some of us haven’t learned to look for. ❤
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Thanks, Diana! (And, again, Colleen. What a beautiful way to put it: She sees what some of us haven’t learned to look for.”) You have both brightened my day. Thank you. ❤️
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Well deserved, my dear friend. ❤
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I also enjoyed this one, Colleen. Awesome review – congrats to Sarah!
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Thanks, Teri!
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Thanks, Teri. Sarah is an exceptional writer. ❤️
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I loved this review Colleen. Whatever you do on your blog is loved by me❤️
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Thanks so much. ❤️
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