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Author: Helen Harjak

Helen Harjak was born in Estonia, studied literature and philosophy in Scotland, and now lives in London, where she works as a freelance copy editor and journalist. In 2021, she was part of A Brief Pause, a professional development programme for short story writers, run by Dahlia Publishing. Her work is forthcoming in the anthology Small Good Things.

Waiting for the Devil

Waiting for the Devil by Helen Harjak

Years from now, when you’re sitting by the fire after a long day’s work or lie tucked under a blanket as the nightlight casts shadows on the wall, you’ll hear a version of this story. Once upon a time, a poor maiden, who was always the last to use the sauna belonging to the family… Read more Waiting for the Devil

Posted on 28th December 20215th November 2021 by Helen Harjak

I’m Not a Mouse and She’s Not a Cat

I'm Not a Mouse and She's Not a Cat by Helen Harjak

She gets me banned. They suspend my account. It’s embarrassing to admit, but I have one of those who-am-I-without-my-followers breakdowns. I’ve spent so long building my brand. Seeing it all disappear hurts unlike anything that has ever hurt before. I pass a few days just staring at the eggshell-coloured walls of my flat. They’re mostly… Read more I’m Not a Mouse and She’s Not a Cat

Posted on 27th November 20215th November 2021 by Helen Harjak

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