Ordinance 53 by Sarah Flores is a collection of nine short stories that certainly entertain the reader. The subjects range from mundane office life and free doughnuts to a supernatural painting in an abandoned house. The endings are often abrupt and unexpected, making you blink in surprise and go back to reread the story. 

I would love to see these stories turned into novelettes. The descriptions are vivid. The dialogue (both internal and external) is realistic. The themes are unique and unpredictable. More! More! More!

What did the little girl in Happiness do next? How did Nancy get through her day? What happened during the meeting in Promotion? Where did all that blood come from in Camping? And what happened to Saint Peter and the doberman lady in that room? These stories gave me so many things to imagine, which I imagine was the author’s intent. 

If you are looking for a quick and imaginative read, then Ordinance 53 by Sarah Flores is for you.

You can read more about Sarah Flores here.