Barbara Krasnoff
Writer of weird speculative short stories.
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Barbara Krasnoff is Brooklyn born and bred, and has the accent to prove it. She is Reviews Editor at The Verge & author of 35+ specfic short stories, including the 2016 Nebula finalist "Sabbath Wine." Her mosaic novel of interconnected stories, "The History of Soul 2065," will be published by Mythic Delirium on June 11, 2019.
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Button Up Your Overcoat
Published Jun 19, 2019 · 3,254 words (12 minutes) · 1 like · 103 views
There's more than one way to pass.
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In the House of the Brelsh
Published May 2, 2019 · 3,502 words (13 minutes) · 160 views
A human housemaid is terrified that she will be held responsible for the death of her alien employer.
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Seder Guest
Published Apr 10, 2019 · 2,487 words (10 minutes) · 2 likes · 191 views
Sometimes, you have to trust your kids when they bring home their latest loves.
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Sparkle: A Science Fictional Allegory
Published Mar 22, 2019 · 496 words (2 minutes) · 213 views
Written on the subway and inspired by current events.
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In the Silence of the Subway
Published Mar 9, 2019 · 2,474 words (9 minutes) · 169 views
Sylvia stood near the edge of the platform, looking for the lights of the train, feeling for its vibration, and watching the rats.
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All His Worldly Goods
Published Mar 4, 2019 · 856 words (4 minutes) · 2 likes · 183 views
When you'll do anything for health coverage -- even get married.
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An Old-Time Girl
Published Jan 11, 2019 · 521 words (2 minutes) · 264 views
Maybe time travel isn't such a good idea.
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First Class
Published Jan 1, 2019 · 6,276 words (23 minutes) · 3 likes · 423 views
After decades of playing it safe, Naomi throws caution to the wind and books the interplanetary trip of a lifetime. But when an evacuation alarm sounds after dinner service, she gets far more of a trip than she bargained for. Nebula-nominated Barbara Krasnoff is a freelance tech writer and author of over 30 speculative fiction stories. Her mosaic novel of interconnected works debuts from Mythic Delirium in July 2019.
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Means of Communication
Published Aug 20, 2018 · 2,544 words (10 minutes) · 1 like · 304 views
The heroes are not all there is to a story.
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Signs of Life
Published Aug 1, 2018 · 13,404 words (49 minutes) · 2 likes · 444 views
A down-and-out interpreter gets a second chance when a ship's pilot needs somebody to help him cement a deal.
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