Can you recommend some horror flash fiction stories?

There is 'The Veldt' by Ray Bradbury. It tells a horror story in a relatively short form. In this story, children's over - reliance on technology in a futuristic house leads to a very dark and disturbing outcome. The idea that the house can recreate a deadly veldt scene is quite terrifying.

Sure. There's a story called 'The Mirror's Gaze'. A girl notices that in the mirror, there's a figure that doesn't match her movements. At first, it's just a small difference, but as days pass, the figure in the mirror becomes more menacing, with a twisted smile. And then there's 'The Abandoned Cabin'. Hikers find an old, dilapidated cabin in the woods. When they enter, they hear voices whispering their names and feel like they're being watched from every corner.

Another great one from the list might be 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. This story has a shockingly dark ending and is a masterful exploration of human nature and society's blind following of traditions within the limited space of a flash fiction.

There are some contemporary writers as well. Carmen Maria Machado is known for her unique and often disturbing short - form works. Her use of language and exploration of different horror themes can be great for those interested in flash horror fiction. And then there's Richard Matheson. His stories are often full of suspense and horror, and his ability to tell a terrifying story in a short amount of space is quite remarkable.

There's 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' which at first seems to offer hope but then ends in a rather depressing way. The main character's illusions are shattered. 'The Metamorphosis' by Franz Kafka is also a very depressing flash - like story. Gregor Samsa's transformation into an insect and his subsequent alienation from his family and society is extremely sad. And 'The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas' by Ursula K. Le Guin presents a disturbing moral dilemma that leaves a feeling of depression.

One famous flash fiction story is 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez. It's a magical and thought - provoking tale about a strange old man with wings who appears in a small village. Another is 'Hills Like White Elephants' by Ernest Hemingway. It's a short but powerful story that subtly conveys complex emotions and a relationship in crisis through a simple conversation between a man and a woman at a train station. Also, 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is well - known. It tells a disturbing story about a small town's annual lottery with a shocking ending.

There's a great one where a wizard's hat gets a mind of its own. It keeps flying around the wizard's cottage, stealing his snacks and making a mess. The wizard chases it all over the place, and the little adventure is filled with comical moments as the hat plays tricks on him. It's really short but extremely funny.

Sure. 'The Monkey's Paw' is a well - known flash fiction scary story. It shows how a family's wishes granted by a magical paw come with a terrible price. There's also 'Ligeia' by Poe, which has a very eerie atmosphere with the strange, powerful character of Ligeia. Additionally, 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Poe as well. It's about a prince trying to avoid a deadly plague by locking himself and his nobles in an abbey, but death still finds a way in, and the descriptions are quite spooky.

Ernest Hemingway's 'For Sale: Baby Shoes, Never Worn' is a classic in flash fiction. It's extremely short but manages to convey a deep sense of loss and sorrow. Another one is 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson. Although it's a bit longer than some flash fiction, it still has that concise and impactful quality, exploring dark themes through a simple town lottery scenario.

Sure. 'A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings' by Gabriel García Márquez is a great one. It's a magical and thought - provoking story. Another is 'Cat Person' by Kristen Roupenian which became very popular for its exploration of modern relationships. And 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a classic, with a shockingly dark ending that makes you think about society.