Funeral home photos, assembled by his current girlfriend, display his assertive exuberance in tandem with diplomas, German shepherds, shiny race cars, gallant boats. But ex-wives and grandchildren are no-shows. His six full-grown children do not file in, do not fill the pews, do not take the podium. White lilies droop.

Shoshauna Shy loves how flash fiction cuts to the chase, and is grateful to find stories all over the place.