In the first part of this series, Carlos introduces us to the characteristics of flash fiction, a literary genre distinguished by its succinctness and ability to capture the reader from the first word to the last.

Let's listen to a couple of examples of flash fiction stories to better understand what this literary genre is all about. Entitled "Destino" [Fate] and "Soñando despierta" [Daydreaming], both pieces received awards at prestigious international flash fiction contests.

After shedding some light on the flash fiction genre and providing us with some examples, Carlos finally reads us the piece with which he placed among the finalists at a prominent flash fiction contest in Barcelona. Can you understand any of the meaning behind it?

After reading us his flash fiction story, "Para siempre" [Forever], Carlos offers some insight into the historical backdrop, events, and characters that inspired him.

A few months prior to the opening of the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Victor shared with us some very interesting facts about the history of this event.

As Soledad's opinions clash with her family's beliefs, Ananías surprises his wife with one of the era's most sought-after and up-and-coming devices.

As Mariela cannot resist the chance to chastise Samuel, Soledad and her friends hear a new idea to fight for their cause. Meanwhile, Susana and María continue to be nosy — and perhaps a bit jealous — regarding the activities of their new neighbors.

Boris confesses something to Soledad that could affect their relationship, who in turn confesses to Samuel her concerns and reservations.

While Fercho and Fabiola argue, things seem to go back to normal between Soledad and Boris. Susana, on the other hand, seems obsessed with the idea of buying a TV.

While Fabiola continues to contemplate the idea of working, Boris takes Soledad to a very unique place, where something unexpected happens.

Susana and María's obsession with getting a TV only gets worse when they realize that people they look on already own this coveted household item.

This segment recreates the riot of February 26, 1971, in Cali, Colombia, a date that the city will never forget. In addition to these events, María and Susana's relationship is experiencing its own trauma.

As the arrival of Susana's TV at her home stirs things up in the neighborhood, Pedro and Eddy's enthusiasm is quelled by some unexpected news on the radio.

Riots, death, a curfew, a missing person, and business failures are the topics at hand in this new segment of La Sucursal del Cielo.

As Samuel and Don Pepe search for Soledad in the midst of a precarious situation, Soledad can't stop thinking about her friends' fates.