Wendy Nikel
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Wendy Nikel is a speculative fiction author with a degree in elementary education, a fondness for road trips, and a terrible habit of forgetting where she's left her cup of tea. Her time travel novella, THE CONTINUUM, is now available from World Weaver Press. For more info, visit wendynikel.com
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One Who Does Not Sleep
Published Oct 7, 2019 · 3,048 words (12 minutes) · 23 views
Classic Fantasy Historical magic young adult coffee
When a bag of magical beans goes missing, a girl tasked with waking the city must confront the being she most fears.
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An Economy of Words
Published Sep 4, 2019 · 501 words (2 minutes) · 42 views
Fantasy flash fiction medieval medieval fantasy
A seamstress struggles to conserve her words in a world where each one is precious.
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Kingdom of Dust and Boils
Published Jul 1, 2019 · 3,046 words (12 minutes) · 114 views
Fantasy Historical ancient dark dark fantasy short story historical fantasy egypt
A boy is bound by magic to keep the secrets of the Pharoah’s son.
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Plain Jane Learns to Knit Wormholes
Published May 31, 2019 · 786 words (3 minutes) · 150 views
Humor Science Fiction time travel contemporary
A group of church ladies has a tough decision to make when they accidentally open a portal through time.
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Dr. Optera's Intelligent Bugs
Published Apr 23, 2019 · 1,901 words (7 minutes) · 155 views
Humor Science Fiction Sci-Fi Horror insect
Dr. Cole Optera’s experiments in teaching insects how to communicate has unexpected consequences which force him to re-think his idea.
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The Firebringer
Published Apr 2, 2019 · 2,060 words (8 minutes)
Fantasy mythology steampunk adventure
Amy Airlung, a young member of an airship crew, faces off against the mythical warship, the Firebringer
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Cerise Sky Memories
Published Feb 28, 2019 · 953 words (4 minutes) · 227 views
Science Fiction sci-fi near future memory biotech
A genetically engineered human discovers some of her implanted memories are real and goes in search of the person who gave them to her.
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A Gift for His Beloved, Post-Apocalypse
Published Feb 19, 2019 · 273 words (1 minute) · 2 likes · 168 views
Science Fiction Love post-apocalypse flash list marriage bittersweet
A man sifts through the world’s ruined remains in search of the perfect gift for his wedding anniversary.
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Canary's Refuge
Published Jan 1, 2019 · 4,061 words (15 minutes) · 246 views
Science Fiction Love first person POV cyborg artificial intelligence spaceship futuristic
A cyborg miner uncovers a rebellion plot against the sentient ship which has kept them alive since Earth’s demise.
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