Category Archives: Fiction

Friday Flash Fics Goes “In The Room Of Light” by Jeff Baker. (January 10, 2025)

In the Room Of Light by Jeff Baker Ethan sighed as he walked from the bus stop towards the little building made of round stones. He patted the small paper bag in his jacket pocket. The big stores couldn’t replace … Continue reading

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A Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Extra For New Year’s, from Mike Mayak. (Jeff Baker, December 31, 2024)

How Lovely Are Your Branches (A Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Extra) by Mike Mayak (December 31, 2024) Author’s Note: When I finished the annual draws for the Flash Fiction Draw Challenge this year, there were three draws left over on … Continue reading

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“Solsta.” A Food Garden Court Christmas (sort of!) from Jeff Baker for Friday Flash Fics, December 20th, 2024. (Have you asked yet?)

Solsta by Jeff Baker (A Food Garden Court Story) There was a festive air in the mall that season. Green and blue garlands were draped on the walls, storefront windows were festooned with blue lights, even the window in Mrs. … Continue reading

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Have Yourself A Wonky Little Christmas! Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. (Friday December 13th, 2024)

Have Yourself a Wonky Little Christmas by Jeff Baker “Gosh, Wonk,” Benjy Baxter said to the small, scruffy looking dog by his feet. “I know we’re in this TV studio a lot but I’ve never done a telethon before!” The … Continue reading

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Spooky Baby Buggy Bumpers. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Stories for December, 2024. (Mike Mayak, December 9, 2024)

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the December 2024 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Romance Set in a Haunted House Involving Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers E. H. Timms wrote: “Love After Death.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2024/12/flash-fic-challenge-love-after-death.html And I wrote: … Continue reading

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“Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers” (Try Saying THAT Three Times!) Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for December 2024 from Mike Mayak (December 8, 2024)

Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers by Mike Mayak AUTHOR’S NOTE: The draws for the December 2024 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge (last one for this year, more coming in January 2025) were A Romance set in a Haunted House involving Rubber Baby … Continue reading

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Zander, Marty and Advent. Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. (December 6th, 2024.)

Zander and Marty’s Advent Calendar by Jeff Baker “Hand me the caulk gun, will ya?” Zander Black called down from the top of the ladder. “Which one?” Marty Roths asked, looking up, glad they were both wearing hardhats. “The only … Continue reading

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There’s No Need to Fear! Your Friendly Neighborhood Thanksgiving Story is Here! From Jeff Baker. (November 27, 2024)

An extra for our off-week for Thanksgiving. Happy reading! —-jeff Along Came A Parade Balloon by Jeff Baker Thanksgiving in New York City was pleasant and actually warm. The young photographer grinned to himself as he aimed his camera and … Continue reading

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No Naked Lights. Friday Flash Fics for November 22, 2024 from Mike Mayak (aka Jeff Baker)

No Naked Lights by Mike Mayak The ancient pickup truck puttered through the convenience store parking lot as Braden Walter, just turned forty-five and still my boyfriend, headed it into the parking space. Not that many people around that late … Continue reading

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Come Listen To “The Playlist Of My Younger Days.” Friday Flash Fics From Mike Mayak. (November 15, 2024.)

The Playlist Of My Younger Days by Mike Mayak “Oh wow,” Max Clyborn said looking around at the big room in the brick building in Old Town. I think I was in here when it was still a warehouse, but … Continue reading

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