Monthly Archives: October 2026

“In The Mode Of Autumn.” Friday Flash Fics from Mike Mayak. Friday October 9th, 2026.

Posted on October 9, 2026 by jeffbaker307

In The Mode Of Autumn by Mike Mayak I was up early that October morning in the hours after Midnight at the edge of dawn beginning to reveal itself in the sky. It was still close enough to September and … Continue reading →

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The Screaming Skull: Horror (and laughs!) In Paperback. A Reading Report Extra From Jeff Baker, October 8, 2026.

Posted on October 8, 2026 by jeffbaker307

The Screaming Skull a Reading Report Extra by Jeff Baker For this month’s Reading Report I’m mentioning several stories I’ve read out of the same anthology: “The Screaming Skull, and Other Great American Ghost Stories.” Edited by the late David … Continue reading →

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“Goblins In the Steeple” by Mike Mayak. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for October, 2026. (October 7, 2026.)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

FFDC Goblins In the Steeple by Mike Mayak (October 4, 2026) We were barreling down the back roads, dirt flying from the wheels, me trying to navigate sharp turns without us going into a ditch. On the seat beside me, … Continue reading →

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“Search For The Lost.” J. Scott Coatsworth and Kim Fielding’s New Book Is Out!!! (October 7, 2026)

Posted on October 7, 2026 by jeffbaker307

J. Scott Cotsworth and Kim Fielding’s new novel “Search For the Lost” is out!!! It’s a sequel to last year’s fun “Office Of the Lost.” It picks up where…but I’ll let Scott and Kim tell it! —-jeff SOMETIMES ORDER BECOMES … Continue reading →

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Thriller! Steeple! And An Old Comic Book! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws For October 2026 From Mike Mayak. (October 5, 2026)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the October 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge, then my usual long-winded explanation: A Thriller Involving A Vintage Comic Book Set at A Church Steeple Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also … Continue reading →

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“Through Darkest Suburbia With Gun And Camera,” Part Two! Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (October 2, 2026)

Posted on October 2, 2026 by jeffbaker307

Mom! The Tree Ate My Homework! by Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: “Hacking-Cough” is pronounced “Hocking-Cogg.” Lord Hacking-Cough and Clive crouched behind the neatly-trimmed hedge. “There it is,” His Lordship said pointing. “Good Lord, M’Lord!” Clive breathed. What a monster!” “A … Continue reading →

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