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The Ghost Hunter

For a job that might not give the rewards she seeks, Shelley certainly has the right spirit for the role . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownJune 25, 2026June 25, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, Short story, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community2 Comments on The Ghost Hunter

SEX

In the world of business, advertising is king . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownJune 23, 2026June 23, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, Short story, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community2 Comments on SEX

“Have Faith”

A chance encounter in the most unlikely of places, intervention might be divine . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownJune 18, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, Short story, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community1 Comment on “Have Faith”

The Daily Ant

Every day, in the same place, an ant. Inspired by its presence, a simple experiment leads to a startling discovery . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownJune 16, 2026June 16, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, fiction, flash fiction, humor, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, Short story, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community2 Comments on The Daily Ant

The Call Up

Imagine waiting a lifetime for an unlikely opportunity, while the world is watching . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownJune 12, 2026June 12, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, England, fiction, flash fiction, Football, humor, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, Short story, very short story, weird fiction, World Cup, writers of wordpress, writing community1 Comment on The Call Up

Her Words

When a stranger unexpectedly leaves you a message, an ordinary train journey might become something extraordinary . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownApril 20, 2026May 28, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, poetry, poets of Wordpress, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community1 Comment on Her Words

Side 1 Track 5

If you can’t break the code, you’ll have to hit the road . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, poetry, poets of Wordpress, quick read, the Beatles, very short story, weird fiction, writers of wordpress, writing community1 Comment on Side 1 Track 5

The Journey from Barnard Castle

After a day out comes the winding down on the journey home . . . which really should be your own home.

Posted byPhillip DrownApril 11, 2026April 11, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchic fiction, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing community1 Comment on The Journey from Barnard Castle

Counting Chickens

Adages are made to be broken, and parables to be disproven . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownApril 5, 2026April 5, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, creative anarchy, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing communityLeave a comment on Counting Chickens

Flags

If creativity isn’t rightly rewarded, there is always the chance that anarchy might ensue . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownApril 2, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:absurdist fiction, anarchy, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing community1 Comment on Flags

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