Category Archives: Science Fiction

July Flash Fiction Draw Challenge: The Results! (A Pie Tin in the Asteroid Belt–It’s an Adventure!) July 20, 2022. Jeff Baker.

Posted on July 20, 2022 by jeffbaker307

The draws for the July 2022 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: An Adventure Set in the Asteroid Belt Involving a Pie Tin E. H. Timms wrote “Medicinal Compounds.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2022/07/flash-fic-challenge-medicinal-compounds.html And I wrote “Because the Damn Thing’s There, Okay?” https://authorjeffbaker.com/2022/07/18/because-the-damn-things-there-okay-julys-flash-fiction-draw-challenge-story-by-jeff-baker-july-20-2022/ Anyone … Continue reading →

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“Because the Damn Thing’s There, Okay?” July’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story by Jeff Baker. July 20, 2022.

Posted on July 18, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Because the Damn Thing’s There, Okay? By Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: the draws for the July Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were an Adventure, set in the Asteroid Belt, involving a Pie Tin. Here’s what I came up with, and I’ll … Continue reading →

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“Interference” for Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. July 15, 2022.

Posted on July 15, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Interference by Jeff Baker “Mooooom! The TV.’s out again!” Perry said. “What do you mean ‘out?’” Mom said. “Bunch of squiggly lines.” Perry said. “Can’t see TV!” Perry’s little brother whined. “Perry, go out and see what the problem is,” … Continue reading →

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“Fireworks In Hudson City,” Fourth of July Friday Flash Fics for July 8 (a few days late!) 2022, from Jeff Baker.

Posted on July 8, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Fireworks in Hudson City by Jeff Baker (July 4th, 2022) Fireworks were popping around them in the city, bursting in the dark sky as the two young men raised their lit sparklers and tapped them together. “Careful! Don’t burn your … Continue reading →

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“Long Time No See.” Rainbow Snippet from Jeff Baker, July 3, 2022.

Posted on July 3, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Every week we post six lines from a work of ours, a work-in-progress or a work of someone else’s that has at least one LGBT character, posted on the Rainbow Snippets page, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/963484217054974 This flash fiction piece, posted here … Continue reading →

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Mergen. Friday Flash Fics for June 10, 2022 by Jeff Baker (as Michael J. Mayak.)

Posted on June 11, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Mergen by Michael J. Mayak Damn! Mergen spun around too late as the rings surrounded his head like fallen halos. They were screened somehow, still were. Even with Mergen’s advanced sensory powers he couldn’t make them out clearly. He tried … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Snippet (June 4, 2022) “Spiders and Snakes” by Jeff Baker.

Posted on June 4, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Every week we post six lines from a work of ours, a work-in-progress or a work of someone else’s that has at least one LGBT character, posted on the Rainbow Snippets page, here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RainbowSnippets This week, something special, that breaks … Continue reading →

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Like “Spiders and Snakes?” Friday Flash Fiction for June 3, 2022 by Jeff Baker.

Posted on June 3, 2022 by jeffbaker307

Spiders and Snakes by Jeff Baker. Jack had been kissing Kevin when the spiders appeared, hanging in the air. “Uh, that’s this thing I have,” Jack said. “My thoughts manifest sometimes, like my anxieties, which I guess are spiders. Kevin … Continue reading →

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Flash Fiction Draw Challenge for May 2022—The Results!!

Posted on May 16, 2022 by jeffbaker307

The results are in! The draws of the May 2022 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Thriller Set in an Alien Palace Involving a Bear Trap. Our bear friend in the picture above is too leery to be trapped, but other beings … Continue reading →

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A Thriller, a Bear Trap and an Alien Palace: “Bear Trap” by Jeff Baker. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story for May 2022.

Posted on May 16, 2022 by jeffbaker307

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The draws for the May Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were A Thriller Involving a Bear Trap Set in an Alien Palace. Here’s what I came up with… Bear Trap by Jeff Baker How the hell am I getting … Continue reading →

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