» Brief Encounters
We asked ten Canadian writers to imagine a vivid meeting or confrontation: A "Brief Encounter" in 600 words or less.
"Documents" by Josip Novakovich »
A lingering glance inside a police cruiser turns into an uneasy exchange.
"The Cat Came Back" by Joel Yanofsky »
An open door leads to a rite of passage for a newly blended family.
"Everything Underneath" by Alexander MacLeod »
In today's story, a dip in the ocean takes a chilling turn for two young girls.
"The Guest Room" by Sarah Selecky »
A conversation in an antiques store leads to an unwanted judgement.
"Rusty or Ruby (or Both)" by Alissa York »
A moment of connection in an ER leads to lasting scars, and a reimagined future.
"The Room at the Turn of the Corner" by Madeleine Thien »
An uneventful afternoon spent together by a mother and daughter takes on special meaning.
"The Zamboni Mechanic's Blood" by Kathleen Winter »
A meditation on career changes... and moustaches.