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Tag Archives: Santa Claus
Fishing Claus
The elf, Leafway, sighed. At Santa’s traditional summer home, his “Gone Fishin’” sign ominously read just, “Gone.” The hunt for Santa Claus was on. After weeks of searching, the elf Hollybranch reported in. Leafway answered his FTL vidphone. “What’s up?” … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Elves, Flash Fiction, Funny, Gone Fishing, Humor, Mermaid, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy
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Christmas for Santa
Things were looking grim for Christmas. Santa’s sleigh (actually a Kawanika Ka-393 starship) was breaking down all over. The aptulintian projectors were caked with hablinkat residue, and the intchatachol kazumitors were flexing into the metapuliting fields and causing an arrhythmic … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Aliens, Christmas, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Speculative Fiction
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Pause for the Claus
The view over the Alaskan lake from the snow-covered gazebo was amazing, but not as amazing as the little fellow sitting a few feet from Hal. “I never figured you took breaks,” said Hal. “I take lots of ’em,” said … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Brandy, Christmas, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Taking a Break
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Something Vital At Christmas
Barry had always adored Christmas. His parents told him stories of Santa Claus and the elves and the reindeer. Barry soaked it all in and believed it with all his heart. Barry lived on the colony planet, Stalya, 62.4 light … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Faster than Light, Flash Fiction, Funny, Hot Chocolate, Humor, Santa Claus, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Spaceship, Starship
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Santa Explained
Mandy Pillar, intrepid reporter, had scored the scoop of the century. She took a helicopter ride with him to a nearby mountain overlooking the town of North Pole, Alaska. As they stood at a cliff, Ray explained he was exhausted. … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Christmas, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, North Pole, Santa Claus, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Time Travel
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The Christmas Rescue
Frank and Jan, rescue chopper crewmen, entered the Alaskan gift shop. Both looked grim. “What’s wrong guys?” said the shop’s proprietor, Ben. “We couldn’t find the crash of a small passenger jet,” said Frank. “Survivors will likely freeze to death, … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Alaska, Christmas, Flash Fiction, Hannah, Rescue Helicoper, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Urban Fantasy
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Mistaken Identity
The colonists of Caramin had suffered a bad year. Half the crops died. Supply ships were late. In the dark streets outside no Christmas lights decorated downtown. No one felt like inflating the hundred-foot Santa Claus. George and Rohan nursed … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Aliens, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Santa Claus, Science Fiction, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
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The Bad Kitty
When Santa Claus arrived at the Wilson’s, he frowned. There was no milk & cookies on the table. Only a cat and the expected note. The note read: Dear Santa, Please accept this talking cat. He’s quite resourceful. Two weeks … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Bad Kitty, Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, NSA, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction, Talking Cat
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The Lie
Eight-year old Jaimey sulked. Her mother, Deanna gave her a gentle nudge. “Go on. He’s waiting,” she encouraged. “Why Mom?” groaned Jaimey. “It’s just a guy in a costume.” Deanna readied her camera. “Oh stop being a party-pooper. Go!” Dutifully, … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Christmas, Christmas Story, Flash Fiction, Middlemist Red, Santa Claus, Short Fiction, Short Story, Speculative Fiction
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Election – Friday Fictioneers
Election The All-Father stood atop the ancient grassy steps. “A new world rapidly approaches us,” boomed Odin. “I am not suited for these coming modern times, and I must sleep.” “Don’t leave us!” called a child. The thousands gathered agreed. … Continue reading
Posted in Short Fiction
Tagged Flash Fiction, Funny, Humor, Odin, Santa Claus, Satire, Short Fiction, Short Story, Winter Solstice
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