I’m writing this Thursday 19th, when only half of these stories have actually published, and I’m not sure whether these links will work. 😅 Hopefully it’s fine, but just in case, don’t forget that you can check my publication page here which has all the recent stories right at the top.
If you missed last week’s roundup, I’m visiting a friend for a week, but I’ve got stories lined up and I’ll be checking comments, so no real change from your perspective. Hopefully.
Here’s this week’s microfictions (the last three of which were written in advance, as can be seen by the fact I can’t do shiny embeds with them):
Literary Genius Unthwarted By Death
I must confess, I have double-guessed my plan of haunting my favourite pen many times in the subsequent decades wasted lurking in this blasted antiques shop.
Diner Etiquette For Nowhere
Nowhere-On-Particular was a strange little riverside town. Quiet. Too worn-down to count as “quaint”. Cassie wasn’t planning on staying long.
Gob Neighbours
Mildred was in the middle of what she expected to be a perfectly normal delivery when… “A goblin!” As one the cooking staff - and the goblin - turned to look.
Coaching Your Human Is A Valuable Soft Skill
Part of being a magical therapy dog is having trained in employee protection laws. As applies to both you AND your client.
“My love.” Clifford said solemnly. “My muscle-bound pearl. My robust rose. While I would never denigrate your prowess or forceful presence… I have met your mother.”
Current configurations state “acceptable harm: Lethal”. This setting requires confirmation by an administrator level user or above…
“Hm.” A pair of glasses appeared on the genie’s nose, and a stack of books poofed into existence around him. “What kind of flight did you have in mind?”