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Fantasy-Faction’s Most Anticipated Books of 2021
Let us add to your tbr pile once again (we do see that as our main duty and responsibility) with these most anticipated books of 2021!
Holiday Microfiction: “Last Day at the Observatory” by A. M. Justice
Today, on the last day of this year of darkness we have a piece of microfiction from A. M. Justice, “Last Day at the Observatory”, which proves that no matter what happens at midnight tonight, it could always be worse. – – – “Last Day at the Observatory” by A. M. Justice Twenty minutes left […]
Holiday Microfiction: “An Unexpected Holiday Gift” by Rakib Khan
Today, we have Rakib Khan and “An Unexpected Holiday Gift”. – – – “An Unexpected Holiday Gift” by Rakib Khan “Sir, will you help me?” I was on preoperative night duty and very busy doing file-work, I looked up a bit reluctantly. It was a terminally ill patient from the free male ward. My annoyance […]
Fantasy-Faction’s Favourite Books of 2020
Here they are, Fantasy-Faction’s Favourite books of 2020 and we hope your TBR pile explodes!
Holiday Microfiction: “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas IN SPAAAAAAAAAAACE” by A. A. Freeman
Today, we have A. A. Freeman and “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas IN SPAAAAAAAAAAACE”. “Have a Holly Jolly Christmas IN SPAAAAAAAAAAACE” by A. A. Freeman “You may open your eyes now, Captain Hargrave.” Rosen ignored the ship’s artificial intelligence and kept her eyes closed for a moment longer, mostly out of fear of what ANYA […]
Holiday Microfiction: “Bad Call” by Richard Marpole
Today, we have a second (longer) piece of microfiction from Richard Marpole: “Bad Call”. “Bad Call” by Richard Marpole The call was impossible, surely a glitch. I was walking to work through the chilly morning light, kicking up autumn leaves with my sensible shoes. Middle age was wrapping its flabby arms around me; my doctor […]
Being a Panelist in a Virtual World
As you know, over the summer I attended some amazing virtual literary events—like TorCon2020 and Comic-Con@Home—and I waxed poetic about how amazing those two events were and how great it was that I, a geek who lives in the Land of the Midnight Sun also known as Alaska, could attend these two powerhouses of literary […]
Holiday Microfiction: “The Clockwork Bee” by Kellie Doherty
Today, we have Kellie Doherty and “The Clockwork Bee”. “The Clockwork Bee” by Kellie Doherty Gylvonna sat on her bunk, trying her best to ignore the frost that rimed the porthole next to her and the way her arms trembled even under the thick woolen blanket. Her breath seemed to freeze in air. She rubbed […]
Holiday Microfiction: “Christmas Pudding” by L. A. Young
Today, we have L. A. Young and “Christmas Pudding”. – – – “Christmas Pudding” by L. A. Young The scents of sugar, cloves, and ginger permeated the house. The cake, brown and stiff, was removed from the oven and placed on the counter to cool. The young man took off his oven mitts and admired […]
Holiday Microfiction: “The Dragon and the Silver Bell: A Christmas Story” by S. H. Paulus
Today, we have S. H. Paulus and “The Dragon and the Silver Bell: A Christmas Story”. – – – “The Dragon and the Silver Bell: A Christmas Story” by S. H. Paulus Soth was terrified she would have to bury her son on Christmas Day. It began with him complaining his throat was sore. Then […]
Holiday Microfiction: “Scientific Romances” by Richard Marpole
Happy December everyone! It’s been a long year, but we finally made it to the end of 2020! To celebrate the holiday season the staff at Fantasy-Faction have prepared a little treat! Every Monday and Friday for the rest of the month, we will feature a piece of microfiction from one of our contributors. To […]
Fantasy-Faction Turns 10! Help Us Spread the Love of Reading!
Happy December Factioners! Last month Fantasy-Faction turned 10! That’s right, ten years ago Marc Aplin founded our main site. 5 years later we started our Facebook group and we’ve been sharing the love of fantasy together ever since! To celebrate our decade of fantasy, we would like to give back and spread our love of […]