Category Archives: Short-Stories

Burgers, Bedtime And Pepper: Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Stories For April 15, 2024, From Mike Mayak.

Hi, again! Mike here, also known as “Jeff Baker.” The draws for the April 2024 FFDC were: A Bedtime Story Set at a Burger place Involving a Pepper Mill E. H. Timms wrote “The Adventures Of A Little Peppermill.” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2024/04/flash-fic-challenge-adventures-of.htmlContinue reading

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“Behind the Sealed Door” by Jeff Baker. Friday Flash Fics for April 12, 2024.

Behind the Sealed Door by Jeff Baker We were filling up at the Pic-Mart on the West side of town when Joey glanced across the street and saw the old building on the corner. Last time we’d been in the … Continue reading

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“With Cat-Like Tread,” By Kenny Blasco. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story For April 2024.

With Cat-Like Tread by Kenny Blasco (April 7, 2024) MODERATOR’S NOTE: My friend Kenny Blasco sent this to me as an e-mail. It’s not the kind of thing he usually writes, and since he doesn’t have a blog or website, … Continue reading

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“Burger And Fries,” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story From Jeff Baker. April 8th, 2024.

Burger With Fries by Jeff Baker AUTHOR’S NOTE: The Draws for this month’s Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Bedtime Story, set at a Burger Place, involving a Pepper Mill. I’d been where a buddy of mine had stayed in … Continue reading

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“Breadbowl” And Pasta For Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker, April 5th, 2024.

Breadbowl by Jeff Baker “Soup’s on!” Chuck said, pushing the door shut with a foot as he brought in the two boxes the kid had just delivered. “Cool!” Dimitri said from the couch. Chuck set the two boxes down on … Continue reading

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Encounter “Manifold Sorcery” for Friday Flash Fics, from Jeff Baker. March 29, 2024.

Billy Gonzalez And the Manifold Sorcery by Jeff Baker Billy Gonzalez stood in the corner of the garage and sighed. It didn’t feel like that long ago he was babysitting his little cousin Martin and taking him to ballgames. Now … Continue reading

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“Through The Hedge Of Thorns.” Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker (March 22, 2024.)

(Note: Picture by Danny Boling.) Through The Hedge Of Thorns by Jeff Baker “Okay, here he is,” Jack said as they turned the corner on the downtown sidewalk. Laying there on one of the metal benches was a young man, … Continue reading

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“Hold The Mirror Up To Nature.” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. March 15, 2024.

Hold The Mirror Up To Nature by Jeff Baker Marcus stared at the audience through the little opening in the stage curtain. “Holy mackerel! There’s a crowd out there!” he breathed. “Don’t look through that!” Erik said, slapping his arm. … 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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