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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In the House of the Brelsh
Published May 2, 2019 · 3,502 words (13 minutes) · 101 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 · 130 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) · 154 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) · 117 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 · 134 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) · 192 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 · 354 views
A retired woman finds herself stranded on an unknown planet where she makes some interesting friends.
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Means of Communication
Published Aug 20, 2018 · 2,544 words (10 minutes) · 1 like · 250 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 · 381 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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