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Science Fiction! A Cave! And an Umbrella!! Flash Fiction Draw Challenge for August 2023 from Mike Mayak. (August 7, 2023.)

Posted on August 7, 2023 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the August 2023 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. Then my usual long-winded explanation: A Science Fiction Story Involving an Umbrella Set in a cave. Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also write … Continue reading →

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“Magic Burning” by Kaje Harper. Rainbow Snippets from Jeff Baker for August 5th, 2023.

Posted on August 5, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Every week we post six lines of a story of ours, a work-in-progress or from someone else’s work we recommend that has LGBT characters on Rainbow Snippets here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 I’m quite crazy about anything Kaje Harper writes! Here’s a snippet … Continue reading →

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“Going Commando.” Raw Fiction From Jeff Baker for Friday Flash Fics. August 4th, 2023.

Posted on August 4, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Going Commando by Jeff Baker “Cannonball!” Scott yelled, jumping into the pool. “Not so loud!” Chad said. “The neighbors are asleep.” “Oh yeah. Sorry!” Scott said. “Oh, wow! Will you look at the stars! There’s the Summer Triangle, right overhead!” … Continue reading →

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“Stand Ready to Smite” With Rainbow Snippets from Jeff Baker. July 29, 2023.

Posted on July 29, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Every week we post six lines of a story of ours, a work-in-progress or from someone else’s work we recommend that has LGBT characters on Rainbow Snippets here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 I’m going to add this introduction from when I posted my … Continue reading →

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A Shout-Out to Ribbit Computers from Jeff Baker (July 28, 2023.)

Posted on July 28, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Helpful tech Brodie at Ribbit Computers, West Street Wichita, KS. I had to replace my old laptop about a month ago. I’d spilled beer on it and took it to see if it could be repaired. They advised replacement. So … Continue reading →

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“Knock-Knock! Who’s There?” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. July 28, 2023.

Posted on July 28, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Knock-Knock, Who’s There? By Jeff Baker I’d been banging on the delivery door for about three minutes when I finally got a response from inside. It was like that old comedy bit. “Who is it?” the voice said. “Delivery!” I … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Snippets and a “Cleanup on Aisle Two” from Jeff Baker. July 23, 2023.

Posted on July 23, 2023 by jeffbaker307

July 23, 2023. Every week we post six lines of a work of ours, a work-in-progress or a work of someone else’s we recommend that has LGBT characters at Rainbow Snippets, here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 This week, a couple of snippets from … Continue reading →

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Old Doctor John and the Bespectacled Band. Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. July 21, 2023.

Posted on July 21, 2023 by jeffbaker307

The Adventure of the Bespectacled Band by Jeff Baker When I was thirteen, my Father had me run occasional errands for him. Sometimes, this involved delivering messages, sometimes packages. I wasn’t sure what he did for a living but as … Continue reading →

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July Flash Fiction Draw Challenge—The Results! A Day Late. (Elephants Don’t Forget, But I Did!) Mike Mayak, July 18th, 2023.

Posted on July 18, 2023 by jeffbaker307

Flash Fiction Draw Challenge July 2023; The Results! July 18th, 2023. Hi, again! Mike here, also known as “Jeff Baker.” My e-mail was off yesterday (and so was I!) so I’m a day late with these! The stories are worth … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Snippets Spends “Nights in White Satin” by Mike Mayak (a.k.a. Jeff Baker.) July 15, 2023.

Posted on July 15, 2023 by jeffbaker307

July 15, 2023 Every week we post six lines of a story of ours, a work-in-progress or from someone else’s work we recommend that has LGBT characters on Rainbow Snippets here https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 I’m posting this little snippet from my most … Continue reading →

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