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Friday flash fiction – Aeolian Wine

Posted on August 3, 2018 by Lexifab

When the storm turned back toward the coast, Nick Hallam fled inland, and the storm followed. He raced ahead of it, up into the ranges, his station wagon packed to the brim with emergency supplies, a change of clothes and, … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Final Stand Protocol

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Lexifab

“We’ve been in this foxhole for eighteen hours and you still haven’t told me your name. Do you think I’m an alien spy or something?” Renee Carlton considers the question. She doesn’t know this person. “You might be,” she concedes. … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Gallows and Plank in the Cotswolds

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Lexifab

“Question for you,” remarked the Australian magician to the American detective as they roared down a narrow lane between towering blackberry hedges, “did you know they drive on the left in this country?” Emily-Jane Plank reefed the wheel, missing a … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Great Beasts of the Pacific and How to Hurt Them

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Lexifab

“General Kramer! Forward scouts have reported sighting Ultimaxus off the coast! It is approaching the mouth of the Columbia River at twenty knots.” “Scramble defensive squadrons! Deploy mobile artillery! Is Ultimaxus within range of the Astoria gun emplacements?” “In three … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Reptoid Aftermath

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Lexifab

How did I end up here? Tell you what, pinkface. You catch me some of those rats over there, I’ll let you in on the deal. Make it snappy. I’m not much of a storyteller when I’m hungry. Cough. Cough. … Continue reading →

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