Incredible Stories at the Bus Stop

A Flash Fiction Collection on Human Experience

Fiction - Anthology
121 Pages
Reviewed on 05/06/2025
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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite

Do you enjoy flash fiction? If yes, treat yourself to a diverse collection of 28 flash fiction stories with Delenda Carthago's Incredible Stories At The Bus Stop. With seven minutes left for an asteroid to hit Earth, the "most inept human" on the planet prepares to share his true feelings about his friends and family. An employee at the Office of Alien Affairs stumbles upon evidence of an alien civilization and inadvertently causes a ruckus at the United Nations. A goddess struggles to find the balance between giving each of her unique creations what they want and what they need. Outshone by a child prodigy, a young woman comes up with a revolutionary idea to come out on top. A newborn struggles to comprehend the fact that he has no free will.

Author Delenda Carthago explores a wide range of themes with this absorbing collection of flash fiction tales. Spanning multiple genres -- from sci-fi to fantasy -- these stories tap into a variety of emotions and feelings related to the human condition. From satire to absurd surrealism, Carthago incorporates different genres to highlight various facets of the human experience in a way that the reader can relate to. Despite the short length of these narratives, it's easy to connect with the characters and become invested in their story arcs. You can open any page of the book and read a story that will take you by surprise. You never know what to expect as each narrative has a different tone. Incredible Stories At The Bus Stop is tailor-made for fans of short stories.