{"product_id":"9780981316895","title":"Waning Metaphorically: A Collection of Shorts and Flash Fiction","description":"\"Find the key emotion; this may be all you need know to find your short story.\"\u003cbr\u003e- F. Scott Fitzgerald\u003cbr\u003e\"A short story is the ultimate close-up magic trick - a couple of thousand words to take you around the universe or break your heart.\" \u003cbr\u003e- Neil Gaiman\u003cbr\u003eLife is a Metaphor. A metaphor is a symbol. A symbol is a sign. Watch for the signs. Like all stories, they can be watered-down to act as metaphor or parables; but unlike parables, metaphors can be interpreted differently, depending on the subject. A waning metaphor therefore, only sustains resolve if a person decides to recognize it. \u003cbr\u003eThe literary short plays an important role for the reader.What could be more rewarding than a quick read? Instant gratification through story-telling? This anthology features multiple genres and zero commitment.","brand":"Skylab Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47034550649072,"sku":"9780981316895","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780981316895_p0.jpg?v=1763890232","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780981316895","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}