Category Archives: Mike Mayak

Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws for April 2025! Capers, Leg Irons and Racetracks!

Posted on April 7, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Here’s the draws for the April 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. Followed by my usual long-winded explanation: A Caper Story Involving A Set Leg Irons Set at A Racetrack Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, I also … Continue reading →

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“Still Here,” and More For the February 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. (Mike Mayak, February 9th, 2025)

Posted on February 9, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the February 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Historical Fiction Set in a Synagogue Involving a Hair Sofa E. H. Timms wrote: “Still Here” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/02/flash-fic-challenge-still-here.html And I wrote: “Night On … Continue reading →

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One Afternoon With Dinosaurs. Friday Flash Fics by Mike Mayak (aka Jeff Baker) February 7, 2025.

Posted on February 7, 2025 by jeffbaker307

One Afternoon at Luanne’s Fashionable Boutique by Mike Mayak “Pop! Pop!” Maxwell called, running into the back office. “Don’t call me Pop,” the older man behind the desk said. “What happened?” “They broke down the fence again,” Maxwell said pointing … Continue reading →

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February 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws. (A Couple Days Early, February 1st, 2025) from Mike Mayak.

Posted on February 1, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Since I’m replacing my worn-out laptop, I’m doing these draws a couple of days early! So, here’s the prompts for the February 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. Followed by my usual long-winded explanation: Historical Fiction Involving A Hair Sofa Set … Continue reading →

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See “Lines And Squares” in the Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for January 2025 from Mike Mayak. (January 11, 2025)

Posted on January 11, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Lines And Squares by Mike Mayak We were in line outside the old movie theater which was showing the original version of one of those old epic movies, y’know, the one they re-titled and re-numbered a bunch of times when … Continue reading →

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Shaggy Dog Poison at the Theater! January 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge From Mike Mayak. January 6th, 2025.

Posted on January 6, 2025 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the January 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge, the first one of the New Year of 2025! Then my usual long-winded explanation: A Shaggy Dog Story Involving A Bottle Of Poison Set in A Line Outside … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 22, 2024 by jeffbaker307

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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Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Draws, November 2024 (A Day Late!) From Mike Mayak. (November 5, 2024.)

Posted on November 5, 2024 by jeffbaker307

First, here’s the prompts for the November 2024 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge. Then my usual long-winded explanation: A Science Fiction Story Involving A Snow Globe Set in A Western Ghost Town Now, on to the details. Hi! I’m Mike Mayak, … Continue reading →

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Friday Flash Fics Visits The Secret City. Fiction by Mike Mayak. October 17, 2024.

Posted on October 17, 2024 by jeffbaker307

Jorge Alabaster And the Secret City by Mike Mayak Jorge Alabaster turned the motorcycle off the highway as he drove into the city. He rode down the street into what had been the downtown area He passed what had been … Continue reading →

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Bulls And Snakes And Cakes—Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for October 2024. (Mike Mayak, October 14, 2024)

Posted on October 14, 2024 by jeffbaker307

Hi, again! I’m Mike Mayak, AKA Jeff Baker. The Draws for the October 2024 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Monster Story Set in A Cake Shop Involving A Rubber Duck E. H. Timms wrote “Bull In A Cake Shop” … Continue reading →

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