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"Ephemera" by Catherine GeorgeManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: When she isn’t writing, Catherine is a lawyer who lives in British Columbia with her partner, three children, and a very silly dog.

"The Backup" by Tom HowardManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Tom Howard is a science fiction and fantasy short story writer living in Little Rock, Arkansas. This story is part of his Superworld series.

"The Robot Who Wanted to Paint Sunsets" by Mary WanjiruManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Mary Wanjiru is a Nairobi-based speculative fiction writer who explores the intersection of technology, emotion, and the human condition. Her stories often weave themes of wonder, solitude, and quiet rebellion, reflecting how humanity persists in unexpected places. When not writing, she enjoys painting sunsets, collecting vinyl records, and exploring the city’s hidden art scene.

"If Your Child's a Dragon" by Chad GayleManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Chad Gayle is a science fiction and fantasy writer from New York. His speculative fiction has appeared in various short fiction venues including Cosmic Horror Monthly, Inner Worlds, and Bullet Points; he is also a full member of the SFWA.

"wellness.exe" by Elle BurnettManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Elle Burnett is a historian and writer from Vermont. You can find her on Instagram at @skelet.elle

"Artifacts of the Library on Shih Shen" by Frank Baird HughesManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Frank Baird Hughes creates speculative fiction about anthropology and thinking objects. He lives in Philadelphia. Find him on Bluesky at https://bsky.app/profile/cultureworrier.bsky.social 

"Spirit Whisperer" by Lynn GazisManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Lynn Gazis is an IT professional from Orange County, California. She has stories published by Cathedral Canyon Review, Air and Nothingness Press, JayHenge Publishing, Persimmon Tree Magazine, Zooscape Magazine, and Friends Journal.

"Special Installation" by CB DroegeThis bonus episode brings you a story from The Kafka Protocol & the Burden of Compliance from JayHenge Publishing. Find out more about this and other JayHenge books on their website: jayhenge.comManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege

"Things I Realized On Finding an Alien in the Passenger Seat of My Car" by Aaron DaMommioManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Aaron DaMommio is a husband, father, writer, and juggler who came to Austin, Texas for college and never left. During the day he tries to make the world of software tools safe for a team of technical writers. DaMommio has been published in Metaphorosis Magazine and Daily Science Fiction. For info on DaMommio and his writing see http://aarondamommio.blogspot.com.

"Bee of Ganymede" by Brandon CaseManawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/ManawakerManawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.wsThe Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Brandon Case is a golden retriever who writes of unsettling worlds. He has recent work in Escape Pod, Flash Fiction Online, and Small Wonders, among others. You can follow his alpine adventures on social media @BrandonCase101 or connect at www.brandoncase.net