Fall 2026 Issue

Editor’s Note:

Whether they’re starring in the movies or TV shows we obsess over, creating music that touches our hearts, or stealing attention on the stage, celebrities have a way of capturing our imaginations. But behind the glamorous red carpets, adoring fans, and dazzling spotlights, celebrities want their chance at love just like the rest of us.

This issue of Spark Flash Fiction is filled with hidden identities, chance encounters, and reunions with old flames. In Do You Trust Me?, featured author Jenny Proctor delivers a charming fake boyfriend story that sends sparks flying in a local bookstore. Abbey Downey’s staff feature, A Corner Made for Two, takes you back to 1904, when an all-female brass band brings a celebrity crush to town.

No matter if you dream of Hollywood glamour or prefer a quieter life away from the cameras, you’ll love the sweet surprises, swoon-worthy moments, and unforgettable connections in this star-studded issue. After all, the best kind of chemistry happens when the cameras stop rolling and hearts take center stage!

Spark Editors


Pretending

Elise Gilmore

 


Text Me Maybe

Denise Gore Long

     

Laser Focus

Rachel Lawrence

 

The Diner on Fairfax

Tracy Del Campo

     

Do You Trust Me?

Featured Author: Jenny Proctor

 

Crescendo

Melissa Troutman

     

Ordinary Can Be
Extraordinary

Heather Silvervale

 


A Corner Made for Two

Staff Feature: Abbey Downey

     

Hometown Heart

Marcella Robinson

 

Get Outta Here!

Denise Gore Long