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Mannequin

When a crowd is separated by a screen, their only obligation is to observe, to watch . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 23, 2026February 23, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:flash fiction, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing community2 Comments on Mannequin

The Gaslighter

Errol’s job is more straightforward than most, but it isn’t all light and shade . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing community1 Comment on The Gaslighter

My Exploding Valentine

There’s a lot of pressure to make Valentine’s special. And there are always consequences if you get it wrong . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 14, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:flash fiction, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, twisted fiction, valentine, valentines, very short story, writing community3 Comments on My Exploding Valentine

To Get Awkward

Very short story #9

Missing out on a potentially life changing moment doesn’t have to be defining. But it can be hard to let it go . . .

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 9, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:amwriting, flash fiction, micro fiction, quick read, Short story, writing communityLeave a comment on To Get Awkward

Those in High Places

Very short story #8

Sometimes being the bravest isn’t the best thing. (Even though there are plenty of other times when being bravest is best. But not in this case)

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 5, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:amwriting, flash fiction, micro fiction, quick read, Short story, writing community1 Comment on Those in High Places

The Mistletoe Gatherer Who had Never Been Kissed

Very short story #7

Posted byPhillip DrownFebruary 1, 2026February 15, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:amwriting, flash fiction, micro fiction, quick read, Short story, writing community2 Comments on The Mistletoe Gatherer Who had Never Been Kissed

The Last Man on Earth

If I was the last man on Earth and I was looking for you, would you want to be found if you knew I was looking for you? I would be wearing my t-shirt with LOVE’S HOPELESSNESS written on it. And I’ll have biscuits. vss #1

Posted byPhillip DrownOctober 30, 2025February 23, 2026Posted inblabber, very short storiesTags:flash fiction, micro fiction, new blog, quick read, very short story, weird fiction, writing communityLeave a comment on The Last Man on Earth
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