Skin and Bone
Contemporary Turkish Short Stories
A literary journey through the human condition, exploring themes of identity, memory, and transformation through the distinctive voices of two Turkish authors.
Latest Stories
The Final Performance
by deri • January 25, 2025
The hopeful final performance of a retired theater actor, chasing his dreams in a forgotten neighborhood.
Kill Him
by deri • January 15, 2025
A dark and suspenseful journey of a writer battling writer's block, influenced by the voice in his mind.
The Fall
by deri • January 5, 2025
After losing her memory due to a fall, a woman begins to rediscover her past, filled with violence and betrayal in her marriage.
The Slope of Zevahir
by deri • December 20, 2024
A melancholic tale of a narrator confronting the transformation of a neighborhood, lost friendships, and the ghosts of the past.
The Dead Man
by deri • December 10, 2024
A suspenseful narrative about mysterious events in an intensive care unit and an extraordinary friendship with the Dead Man.
Birds
by deri • December 1, 2024
A narrator who believes the world does not belong to humans recounts the great action of the birds, followed by regret and an inner reckoning.
Crows and Seagulls
by deri • November 15, 2024
A conversation with İbrahim on a bridge, childhood traumas, the search for life's meaning, and confronting our darker sides—a profound story.
The Magician
by deri • October 5, 2024
A magician's assistant seeks revenge: a breathtaking final performance unveils the secret behind a friend's death.
The Building
by deri • September 10, 2024
A psychological thriller exploring dissociative fugue and post-traumatic memory loss.
The Waiting List
by deri • August 20, 2024
From the perspective of a bus stop, an extraordinary reflection on human conditions, pain, and despair.
About the Authors
deri (Skin)
A voice that explores the fragile boundaries between reality and perception, crafting narratives that delve into the depths of human psychology and emotion.
kemik (Bone)
Coming soon. Stories that examine the structural essence of existence, the frameworks that hold us together and the moments that break us apart.