Short Fiction

Following is a selection of Heather Burt's short fiction publications. Most of these stories appeared in print-only journals; however, full-text versions of shorter pieces have been added to this site.

"Jelly Selves" (Green Leaves, The Barbara Pym Society)

          First prize in the 2021 Ellen J. Miller short story contest

“Brothers” (Blackbird #3.2) 

Excerpt from Adam's Peak — Click the link to view the original published text.

“Physical Education” (The Vincent Brothers Review #22)  

First prize in TVBR’s annual short story contest

“Burma” (Green Hills Literary Lantern #13)

Click the link to view a reprint of the original text.

“L’Étrange” (The Vancouver Courier #91.97)                            

Second prize in The Courier’s annual short story contest

"Remembering Elysium" (The Griffin, 2005) 

Click the link to view a reprint of the original text.

                                                                                   

“Kathakali” (Front Range Review, Spring 2004)