Ayşe Burçak, who has attracted attention with her debut short story collection Aşklar ve Hayaletler (Love and Ghosts), will tackle how the genre of contemporary short story establishes itself in the publishing world. Focusing on her stories that explore the dark and fragile sides of human relationships, and the invisible cracks of everyday life, we will discuss the connection that the short story genre establishes with the reader, the possibilities of short-form narrative, and why it continues to remain a powerful means of expression today.