What is the best definition of flash fiction?

a story with no more than 1000 words

a story with elements of science fiction

a story that ignores all the rules of storytelling

a story with only one character and no plot

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The best definition of flash fiction is a story with no more than 1000 words. Flash fiction typically involves brief stories that convey a complete narrative within a compact word count, often emphasizing brevity and conciseness while still aiming to evoke an emotional response or present a meaningful idea.