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Room
- An Anthology of Flash Fiction
- Narrated by: Giancarlo Vanzzini
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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From the confines of four walls emerge narratives that explore the depth of the human spirit, the heart's resilience, and the unyielding pursuit of hope. Room: An Anthology of Flash Fiction is a collection of 17 immersive and emotionally resonant short stories that sweep across diverse life situations, trials, and triumphs.
Dive into the lives of compelling characters—a street musician rediscovering his essence, an aging author defending his community, a down-and-out handyman finding his worth, a successful CFO turning to art, and many more. Each is tethered by the common thread of an intimate room—sometimes a refuge, other times a prison, often a repository of memories, but always a significant backdrop against which life unfolds.
Transcending the literal, these rooms mirror the internal struggles, ambitions, fears, and transformations of the characters, masterfully capturing their journey through survival, rebellion, self-discovery, and redemption. Packed with poignancy and a keen exploration of the human condition, Room: An Anthology of Flash Fiction is a testament to the extraordinary stories that ordinary lives hold. Be prepared to step into these rooms; you might exit profoundly moved, enlightened, and inspired.
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