Category Archives: Fiction

The Plain Old Power of Unbelief. Two Stories by Arthur and Kuttner. October 7, 2021 by Jeff Baker

Posted on October 7, 2021 by jeffbaker307

The Plain Old Power of Unbelief By Jeff Baker I just finished reading a short-story, a science-fantasy story by Henry Kuttner titled “The Uncanny Power of Edwin Cobalt.” I stumbled across a mention of the basic plot somewhere and it … Continue reading →

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“And It’s One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Out.” Friday Flash Fics for October 1, 2021 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on October 1, 2021 by jeffbaker307

And It’s One, Two, Three Strikes You’re Out… By Jeff Baker “Hey! Get a load of the fence!” Rodriguez said. “Just like the yard where we came from.” “Naaaah, no barbed wire,” I said. “Okay, you guys aren’t here to … Continue reading →

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“A Mischief That Is Past and Gone” for Friday Flash Fics, September 24, 2021 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on September 24, 2021 by jeffbaker307

(Picture by Jeff Baker) A Mischief That is Past and Gone by Jeff Baker “You got your phone?” I asked. “Nope, something better,” Kip said. “Where did you get that?” Chad asked. “My birthday when I was about twelve,” Kip … Continue reading →

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Listen For “The Harps of Lameggishire” for Friday Flash Fics, September 17, 2021 by Jeff Baker

Posted on September 17, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Again, thanks to Anthony Cardno for this week’s picture! The Harps of Lameggishire by Jeff Baker The field was green, the bright green of Summer. The grass was tall and the chattering of the daybugs was in the Summer air. … Continue reading →

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Visit Fun Lake Matchemonedo! September’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story by Jeff Baker (9/13/21)

Posted on September 13, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Visit Fun Lake Matchemonedo! By Jeff Baker The whole thing was worth about $28,000 so we went for it. Sounded crazy, but all we had to do was send out the mailers and wait for the money to come in. … Continue reading →

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“Monmouth” for Friday Flash Fics, by Jeff Baker. September 10, 2021

Posted on September 10, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Monmouth by Jeff Baker When I was ten years old we moved into the big old house just outside of town where my Aunt and Uncle had lived. It was a blast for a little kid; Made of big timbers, … Continue reading →

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“McGuffin’s Big Deal.” Friday Flash Fics for September 3, 2021 by Jeff Baker

Posted on September 3, 2021 by jeffbaker307

McGuffin’s Big Deal by Jeff Baker It was late Spring when Delmar and I walked into the Billiards Room at the club, talking softly about some big land deal he had just made. Doubtless so he could stare at the … Continue reading →

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Quintus Takes On “The Mystery of the Roman Fountain.” Intrigue in Ancient Rome for Friday Flash Fics (August 27, 2021) by Jeff Baker.

Posted on August 27, 2021 by jeffbaker307

Mystery of the Roman Fountain by Jeff Baker (A Quintus Mystery) “Quintus! Look at this.” My master Cato’s voice echoed through the empty halls of the old villa we had come across on an overgrown road outside of one of … Continue reading →

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The Events at the Cathedral of St. Dion On the Prairie. Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker for August 20th, 2021.

Posted on August 20, 2021 by jeffbaker307

The Events at the Cathedral of Saint Dion-On-The-Prairie By Jeff Baker People traveling down what locals just call The Old Highway, located between Kingman and Millington in Western Kansas, will take note of a structure that is at times mistaken … Continue reading →

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How Now Sarcophilus? Encounter the Devil (Not That One) for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. August 13, 2021.

Posted on August 13, 2021 by jeffbaker307

How Now Sarcophilus? Jeff Baker “Okay, there it is,” Scott said. “In it’s native habitat. The legendary Tasma…” “Can’t call it that!” Eddie said. “Wait, we’re on live and you’re telling me when we’re doing a special on the Tasma…” … Continue reading →

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