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Denise Bayes

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Flash fiction and short story writer. Free Flash. Ellipsis zine. 100 Word Story. Firewords.Roi Faient. NFFD Anthology. Temple in a City. Thin Skin. Flash Amiga.

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An intriguing viewpoint in this story by @fionamckay.bsky.social Worth a read

07.03.2026 12:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Interesting story from an unusual perspective. Loved this commentary with such a strong voice. Congratulations!

07.03.2026 11:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

From the first line, beautiful.

07.03.2026 08:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations!

04.03.2026 21:12 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Creative non fiction?

02.03.2026 15:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nature writing?

02.03.2026 15:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Fireflies.

02.03.2026 12:59 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Chris Cottom

02.03.2026 12:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The need for joy is so strong.

28.02.2026 21:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Because flowers and insects are in gardens and people love gardening.

28.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The Welkin Garden Prize?

28.02.2026 21:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful moments captured in this writing by Alice Ahearn.

27.02.2026 04:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Storm Season by Kathryn Reese The girl with a forest in her chest has been without a love so long she has forgotten what it is to hold hands, so tonight she runs a finger round the outline of her own palm: thumbpad, lifeline, wris...

'If you can’t find love, there is always parchment.'
Beautiful poetic writing by @kathrynreese.bsky.social
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27.02.2026 04:32 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You have to read this amazing piece by @uksherka.bsky.social Start your day with this fabulous piece of writing

21.02.2026 08:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reminds what fun writing can be!

21.02.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations! Great news.

21.02.2026 08:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Oh, @jamesmontgomery.bsky.social thanks so much for sharing this. What a great piece of writing @uksherka.bsky.social Memorable flash with such rich detail. I love it.

21.02.2026 08:21 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks for sharing!

16.02.2026 08:30 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Suzanne! Glad you enjoyed it. I love them too.

15.02.2026 12:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Love this dark tale with packs of girls
'Fairytales have teeth, too.'
Wow!

14.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Thinking what to send here?

14.02.2026 08:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œPrecious Alchemy in the Margins” by Denise Bayes In her new flash fiction, β€œPrecious Alchemy in the Margins,” Denise Bayes offers the reader a feast for the senses: the warmth of β€œthe fox’s fur,” the slime and slither of the β€œmolluscs,” and the m…

Thanks for publishing my medieval inspired story Flash the Court. I appreciate it!
β€œPrecious Alchemy in the Margins” by Denise Bayes – Flash the Court share.google/OaVGSeyIIwux...

13.02.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

I have had such lovely rejections from them. Maybe one day an acceptance will be achieved!

10.02.2026 22:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Joyful news!

10.02.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

CNF from @fionamckay.bsky.social and @claudineliterary.bsky.social A first. Congratulations

02.02.2026 22:23 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Well that was a masterclass in specificity...but most of all I was back watching Little House on the Prairie and imagining another life. Marvellous.

02.02.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Sometimes I like stories I could never have written ever... and this is one!

29.01.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Not a grandmother or a mother but a primary teacher of six year olds... same result!!

28.01.2026 12:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Happy birthday!

27.01.2026 12:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A great example of @jaimegill.bsky.social writing. Fast becoming one of my favourite authors.

21.01.2026 12:56 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1