Category Archives: Fiction

“The Hencha Queen.” J. Scott Coatsworth’s New Book Is Out Today! (March 14th, 2024.)

My friend J. Scott Coatsworth is releasing Book Three in his Tharassas Cycle: “The Hencha Queen” blends science fiction, fantasy, epic worldbuilding and LGBT characters. Scott’s work has led to comparisons to Tolkien and Heinlein. But I should let him … Continue reading

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Stages, Cruets And Cats—Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results For March, 2024, from Mike Mayak. (March 11, 2024)

Flash Fiction Draw Challenge February, 2024; The Results! Hi, again! Mike here, also known as “Jeff Baker.” The draws for the March 2024 FFDC were: A Crime Story Set on an Outdoor Stage Involving a Comic Book E. H. Timms … Continue reading

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Run “The Last Twenty-Four” with Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. March 8th, 2024.

The Last Twenty Four by Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: This one was written when I realized my initial idea for a story would be too long and I could try to send it to an anthology or magazine! The story … Continue reading

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“Jacks, Cats And Bats.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story For March 2024, from Jeff Baker. (March 7, 2024.)

Jacks Cats and Bats by Jeff Baker Author’s Note: The Draws for the March 2024 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A crime story, involving a comic book, set on an outdoor stage. Here’s what I came up with.—jeff I was … Continue reading

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“One Day In The Old Kingdom” Friday Flash Fics for March 1st, 2024 by Jeff Baker.

One Day In The Old Kingdom by Jeff Baker “You can see a lot from up here,” I said. It wasn’t my first day on the job, but I’d never been on top of the Community Facility Building. Some people … Continue reading

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“On The Busses.” NSFW From Skip Hanford. February 27, 2024.

Saw this pic on Facebook and the story banged into my head. Wish I looked like him! Wish I was the narrator of this story! Enjoy! —-skip On The Busses by Skip J. Hanford February 27, 2024 I was on … Continue reading

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Be Greeted By A “Nice Doggie!” Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. February 23rd, 2024.

Nice Doggie! By Jeff Baker “This is crazy!” I said. “Shut up and hoist me over!” Pete said. “Let’s call a cab!” “Cabs cost money,” Pete said. “Besides, I’m your designated driver, remember?” “I know! I know!” I’d had a … Continue reading

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“The Prancing And Pawing Of Each Little Hoof.” Friday Flash Fics For February 16th, 2024 From Jeff Baker.

The Prancing And Pawing Of Each Little Hoof by Jeff Baker The sirens were blaring, the wind was blowing and the clouds were dark in the sky that Kansas summer afternoon. The radio ant TV were telling everybody to get … Continue reading

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Mallets, Tongs and Mice. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results For February 2024. Mike Mayak, February 11, 2024.

Hi, again! Mike here, also known as “Jeff Baker.” The draws for the February 2024 FFDC were: A Fantasy Set in an Empty Gymnasium Involving a Giant Mallet E. H. Timms wrote “Hammer And Tongs (And Bucket)” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2024/02/flash-fic-challenge-hammer-and-tongs.html And I wrote … Continue reading

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Meet The Improbable Pigeon Man for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. Friday February 9th, 2024.

Rise Of the Improbable Pigeon Man! By Jeff Baker Cecil pulled his Volkswagen into the alley and glanced up and down. No one in sight. The men he had been discreetly following had stolen the only sample of the secret … Continue reading

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