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The Unessential

Conspiracy week at the Covid Chronicles continues with Rob Cely and his story, The Unessential. Never have I wanted hummus and pita more than I do right now.

If you’ve read any of our Covid Chronicles Flash Fiction Eplode-A-Ganza pieces, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . If you’re half as impressed with us as we are, we’re twice as impressed as you.

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We Have Four Options – A Free Flash Fiction Story from Joseph Courtemanche

It’s conspiracy week in our Free Flash Fiction Explode-A-Ganza. Today, Joe Courtemanche brings us a story that’s bound to offend, but hopefully makes you think. Check out, We Have Four Options

If you’ve read any of our Covid Chronicles Flash Fiction Eplode-A-Ganza pieces, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . If you’re half as impressed with us as we are, we’re twice as impressed as you.

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Healing Waters – A Free Short Story by Kathy Kexel

Kathy Kexel brings it. I mean she BRINGS IT. She’s had some good sci-fi, some good heartfelt tales, and now; now, she’s delves into a genre that’s not quite so easy to define. Here with a wonderful tale about invisibility is Kathy’s story, “Healing Waters.”

If you’ve read any of our Covid Chronicles Flash Fiction Eplode-A-Ganza pieces, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . If you’re half as impressed with us as we are, we’re twice as impressed as you.

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The Man in the Eyes – a Creepy but still Totally Free story by Derek Elkins

Some stories make you laugh. Others make you cry. But some stories stick with you and haunt you in your dreams. Here’s one of those stories. It’s by Derek Elkins and it’s called “The Man in the Eyes.”

We may be nearing the end of the Covid Chronicles Free Flash Fiction Explode-A-Ganza. If you’ve read any of these, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

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What if it All Works Out – by Jamie Greening

Jamie Greening knocks it out of the park with his latest Covid Chronicle: What if it All Works Out? I sent Jamie an e-mail letting him know that this story reminds me of the final scene of Six Feet Under: it’s kinda sad, but mostly happy, despite all the death. Check it out for yourself.

We’re nearing the end of the Covid Chronicles Free Flash Fiction Explode-A-Ganza. Next week is our last week. If you’ve read any of these, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

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An Acre of Peace Part 2 – A Free Story by Dr Paul Bennett

Dr Paul Bennett brings us part 2 of his story in today’s Covid Chronicles story. In a world of chaos and uncertainty, sometimes it’s nice to have An Acre of Peace

We’re nearing the end of the Covid Chronicles Free Flash Fiction Explode-A-Ganza. Next week is our last week. If you’ve read any of these, please accept our heartfelt thanks for taking the time. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

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Let the Day Perish – A Free Short Story by Derek Elkins

Derek Elkins brings us a psychological story today for the Covid Chronicles. He explores some of the side issues associated with the pandemic. Collateral Damage, if you will. There are many open-ended questions here. Check out Let the Day Perish.

If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

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In Memoriam – A Free Short Story by Rob Cely

Our next Covid Chronicles story is from Rob Cely. It’d s look at how things might change and how some things might stay the same as we move forward through all of this New Normal. Check out In Memoriam.

If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

And welcome to all the Morons visiting us from Ace of Spades. Great to see you!

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Annabelle – by Kathy Kexel

Kathy starts off Week 7 of the Covid Chronicles Free Fiction Explode-A-Ganza. Check out her story, Annabelle.

We might just be on the back nine of this pandemic. As it turns out, the same might be true for this Free Flash Fiction Experiment as well. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.

And welcome to all the Morons visiting us from Ace of Spades. Great to see you!

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Nema What? – A Free Short Story from Joseph Courtemanche

I’ve been using a bit of hyperbole in describing the COVID Flash Fiction we’ve been doing. And one of the major terms I’ve used is Explode-A-Ganza. Today, Joe Courtemanche takes the term Explode-A-Ganza to a whole new level with his story, “Nema What?” Click on the image below to experience a treat for your senses.

We might just be on the back nine of this pandemic. As it turns out, the same might be true for this Free Flash Fiction Experiment as well. If you’re not caught up with all of the Covid Chronicles, worry not! Scroll on down the page for the latest and greatest from all our Quarantined-and-slowly-going-more-insane-than-they-already-were authors. While you’re at it, check out pages for Joseph Courtemanche, Jamie Greening, Kathy Kexel, Derek Elkins, Rob Cely, and Dr. Paul J Bennett . There is a strong, non-zero chance you will come away happy.