Monthly Archives: December 2014

HOWARD BEAR

Posted on December 26, 2014 by A. L. Kaplan

Santa’s village was in trouble, big trouble. A massive force of ogres, goblins, and gremlins advanced. All the land escapes were blocked. The village was unarmed and outnumbered; in short, doomed. Elves and other animals ran in panicked circles through … Continue reading →

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A.L. Kaplan Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

Posted on December 12, 2014 by A. L. Kaplan

A.L. Kaplan is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge for “Claim Jumper.” The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published … Continue reading →

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THE FOG OF MEMORY

Posted on December 5, 2014 by A. L. Kaplan

I stare at the old barn through the thick mist. My heart pounds. That barn burned down thirty years ago. Police thought a dropped lighter and moonshine turned that tinder-trap into a lethal blaze. But that wasn’t the cause. I … Continue reading →

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