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Friday flash fiction – The Nightmare Bargain

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Lexifab

It takes an army of monsters to bring down Francesca Kincaid. The handful of survivors drag her, beaten to within an inch of her unwoken life, to their leader. “Coordinator Jasper,” says one through swollen lips and cracked teeth, “we’ve … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Alison’s Awake

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Lexifab

Something drips in Ali’s mouth and she reflex-swallows before she realises she is awake. Opening her eyes is an effort. The lashes are gummed together; it takes a minute of frantic blinking before they crack apart and let daylight in. … Continue reading →

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Friday flash fiction – Any Dream Will Do

Posted on April 13, 2018 by Lexifab

There is a ghost in the machine and the monsters don’t like it. They are creatures of relentlessly exacting habits; the slightest imperfection in their designs is an irritant that itches the whole social order. Francesca Kincaid is a bag … Continue reading →

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Friday Flash Fiction – Works Like a Dream

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Lexifab

Francesca has been wandering the darkened halls of the charred house for ages when the knock finally comes. The door is a pristine white unlike anything else in her singed surroundings; it wasn’t there a moment ago. “Excuse me, Miss…er, … Continue reading →

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