“The Potato Thief” wins First Prize

This short story, “The Potato Thief,” by Katherine Koller won First Prize in the Strands International Flash Fiction Competition and is featured in the Ezine, Lit Sphere 9/24/2021.

She said, “If you keep the seeds, and dry them, you can plant them next year.”
His eyes flashed at her.
“Next time I see you, I’ll have soup.” His eyes scanned the ground now. “You can warm it up. Are you alone?”
He nodded. And then he left, the squash under his arm, running, as usual.

Hear Katherine read the story below.