Category Archives: Short-Stories

“A Contest Of Principles.” Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Story from Mike Mayak

Posted on May 11, 2025 by jeffbaker307

A Contest Of Principles by Mike Mayak Dieter Leib walked over and plopped his director’s chair, decorated with the words “Leib’s Seat,” down at the far corner of the room and gestured at the two men in cowboy hats. “Okay,” … Continue reading →

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“Your Favors Nor Your Hate.” Friday Flash Fics for May 9th, 2025 from Jeff Baker.

Posted on May 9, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Your Favors Nor Your Hate by Jeff Baker “I didn’t know you could climb up here,” Rupert said. “Yeah.” C. W. said. “Glad my Dad doesn’t keep track of the key.” “Would you look at the view!” Rupert said, looking … Continue reading →

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Wave “The Last Flag.” Friday Flash Fics from Mike Mayak. (May 2nd, 2025)

Posted on May 2, 2025 by jeffbaker307

The Last Flag by Mike Mayak It was just past noon when Jorge switched off the radio and said “They’re coming.” “Should we hide?” Ty said, fingering the wedding band that matched Jorge’s. “No. Not hide. Not today,” Jorge said. … Continue reading →

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“Air Time.” Friday Flash Fics Has Minutes To Spare, from Jeff Baker. (April 25, 2025)

Posted on April 25, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Air Time by Jeff Baker “Did you see him leave?” Gina said, glancing from the big glass front door to the rows of washers. “No,” Jack said, looking panicky. “I glanced over there at the two way mirror in the … Continue reading →

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Henry Kuttner and Others! Jeff Baker’s March/April 2025 Reading Report. (April 21, 2025)

Posted on April 21, 2025 by jeffbaker307

A Henry Kuttner-heavy Reading Report for March/April 2025 Read “Food For Thought” by Felice Picano who had died a week earlier. It’s in is collection “Tales From A Distant Planet.” The story plays like an episode of the original “Star … Continue reading →

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“McGuffin’s Dragon.” Friday Flash Fics from Jeff Baker. April 18th, 2025.

Posted on April 18, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Photo by Brent Silveria McGuffin’s Dragon by Jeff Baker “Have I ever told you chaps,” McGuffin said from his usual chair in the Billiards Room at the Club, “how I took on a dragon?” My sprained ankle was propped up … Continue reading →

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Dogs and Wheels! (And Money!) Flash Fiction Draw Challenge Results for April 14th, 2025, from Mike Mayak.

Posted on April 14, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Hi! I’m Mike, A.K.A. Jeff Baker. The draws for the April 2025 Flash Fiction Draw Challenge were: A Caper Story Set in A Racetrack Involving a Pair Of Leg Irons E. H. Timms wrote: “A Pack Of Lies” https://thinkingthinking123.blogspot.com/2025/04/flash-fic-challenge-pack-of-lies.html And … Continue reading →

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Friday Flash Fics: “The Great Dinosaur Of 2155…” By Mike Mayak. April 11, 2025.

Posted on April 11, 2025 by jeffbaker307

The Great Dinosaur of 2155 or Please Don’t Eat the Paleontologist by Mike Mayak It was early in the Winter evening at the Carmine-Gardner Museum and the tall, silver-haired museum guide was glad this was the last group of schoolchildren … Continue reading →

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A Tale Of Dread for Friday Flash Fics: “Dewey Decimal,” by Jeff Baker (April 4, 2025)

Posted on April 4, 2025 by jeffbaker307

Dewey Decimal by Jeff Baker “Okay. It’s not here. Upstairs, quick!” Hal pointed at the library stairs. Mack would rather have used the elevator. “You checked the card catalog? You know, the computer files?” Mack asked. “First thing I did … Continue reading →

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“The Cats Of Mars.” Friday Flash Fics by Jeff Baker. (March 28, 2025)

Posted on March 28, 2025 by jeffbaker307

The Cats Of Mars by Jeff Baker The Tortoiseshell cat was sunning herself on the wooden floor by the front door when Petro walked up and set his overnight bag down. “Well, Kit,” the young man said. “Here I go. … Continue reading →

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