Category Archives: Short-Stories

The Haunted Turntable. Friday Flash Fics For April 10, 2026 from Jeff Baker.

The Haunted Turntable by Jeff Baker The man walked into the bookstore holding a receipt. “I’d like to return a record player I bought here,” the man said. “Um, this is a bookstore,” the clerk said. “I know, but I … Continue reading

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“A Great Hole In Rome.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story For April 2026, From Jeff Baker. (April 6, 2026)

A Great Hole In Rome by Jeff Baker “Master,” Quintus said, eyeing the tumbledown stone facade. “Are you sure this is a good idea?” “It’s a perfect idea, Quintus,” Cato the young poet said. “This is a perfect site filled … Continue reading

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Why Did The Armchair Cross the Road? Friday Flash Fics From Jeff Baker For April 3, 2026

One Potato, Two Potato, Three Potato Four by Jeff Baker “Alright, Mister Margolis,” the Repair Tech in the green jumpsuit said looking at his clipboard. “It says here you are the registered owner of an A709 Emolurator with a Dimensional … Continue reading

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“Ad Infinitum.” On To Infinity With Friday Flash Fics, A Day Late. By Jeff Baker, March 28, 2026

Ad Infinitum by Jeff Baker The Sun was setting in its usual haze and carmine could see it all through the apartment window. He smiled. It had just been a couple of days since he’d piloted the freighter past Mercury. … Continue reading

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Reading Report, February/March 2026, from Jeff Baker. Christmas In March and More (March 21, 2026)

Reading Report February/March 2026 Finished Bruce Campbell’s “Secret of Skeleton Island.” It’s fun and is worth a blog post in itself. Maybe paired with the similarly-titled Robert Arthur book. Likable characters, action and mystery with characters who seem just a … Continue reading

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“Green.” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. March 20, 2026.

Green by Jeff Baker Luis Vella opened the apartment door on the first knock. Guy Weston was standing there, dark-haired and exhausted. “Oh, man,” Luis said. “I wish you’d texted me, I would’ve picked you up!” “Don’t worry,” Guy said. … Continue reading

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Contact Lenses, Roller Coasters and Terror. Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story Results for March 2026 (March 16, 2026)

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the March 2026 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Horror Story Set on a Roller Coaster Involving Contact Lenses E. H. Timms wrote: “Rose Tinted Lenses” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/ And I wrote: “A … Continue reading

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“The Little Dog Laughed To See Such A Sport.” Friday Flash Fics by Mike Mayak for Friday March 13, 2026

The Little Dog Laughed To See Such A Sport by Mike Mayak The old farmhouse was filled with the quiet of a Summer night when Miss Kitty started awake from her curled position at the foot of Hetty’s bed, her … Continue reading

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See “A View From A Hill,” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story from Mike Mayak (A.K.A. Jeff Baker.) March 10, 2026.

A View From A Hill by Mike Mayak “I hate these damn contact lenses,” Barry said, rubbing at his eyes as they walked down the Midway.” “C’mon, buddy,” Jorge said. “You look great! Those glasses made you look geeky. Besides, … Continue reading

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If Anyone Here Knows Of Any Reason… Asking The Right Question For Friday Flash Fics From Jeff Baker. March 6, 2026

If Anyone Here Knows Of Any Reason… by Jeff Baker The grass was green there and the sunlight glinted off the river as Craig and Kent held hands and listened to the Minister’s words. “Do you Kent Alexander MacDowell take … Continue reading

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