“Candy Cane Walrus” published in Rabbit Hole Weird Stories VI

The candy cane walrus visits Olly when her parents fight. She calls him that because his tusks spiral red and white, like candy canes. She snuggles against him, and he blocks her ears with his thick coat.
— "Candy Cane Walrus" by Emmie Christie

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2023

Sci-Fi / Fantasy

Flash fiction at 775 words

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