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Denise Bayes
@deniseb.bsky.social
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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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Delighted to be part of @doesithavepockets.bsky.social latest publication. Beautiful images with it too. Thank you!
doesithavepockets.bsky.social Does It Have Pockets @doesithavepockets.bsky.social · 19h
"Fingers stretched wide, he checks the precise proportions of crown, of brim."

We've been excited to share this quietly magical piece from the day we read it ... beautiful new #flashfiction from @deniseb.bsky.social | www.doesithavepockets.com/fiction/deni...

Art @anchalastudio.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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'The dusk-lit lights of New York City are sea foam meringues, and you hope the nanny is remembering to sing the peacock song for Molly'
Beautiful and terrifying story from @sagetyrtle.bsky.social
sagetyrtle.bsky.social Sage Tyrtle @sagetyrtle.bsky.social · 1d
DREAM LITMAG REALIZED! This is the VERY exciting acceptance I got in November, I've been sending my work in to @fracturedlit.bsky.social for FIVE YEARS! This piece starts, "You are a billionaire’s new, about-to-turn-19 wife..."

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#FlashFiction #FlashLit
The Billionaires Are Having a Party | Fractured
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January 6, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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@kayhaitch.bsky.social saw this and thought of you
January 5, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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Thank you @doesithavepockets.bsky.social for this great start to the New Year. Please read all of the fabulous stories in this edition.

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Denise Bayes — Does It Have Pockets
The Lost Art of Millinery
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January 2, 2026 at 8:06 AM
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Just a thank you at the end of 2025. To @freeflashfiction.bsky.social @templeinacity.bsky.social @thin-skin.bsky.social @underbellypress.bsky.social @paragraphplanet.bsky.social and all @natflashfictionday.bsky.social for being supportive with my work this year.
December 27, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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@jaimegill.bsky.social hurray!!!
December 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Full issue here. Send a gift link to all you love. It’s free but pretend it’s a gift link. Send it to those you just like, or tolerate. Giving is free and delicious. Send it to your nemesis. It will confuse them. It may confuse others too, just tell them it’s ok.
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Imprint, Temple in a City issue 3
Temple in a City literary journal of flash fiction, poetry, art and letters
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December 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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'In pining for what you’ve lost – satin slippers, petal-soft cheeks, golden thrones – you’ve forgotten what you’ve gained.'
Such a hopeful end for this and silly geese everywhere.
December 8, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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@sagreene1.bsky.social with towers of phones and a sprinkling of Beach Boys...a parallel universe awaits
templeinacity.bsky.social Temple in a city @templeinacity.bsky.social · 29d
Bonkers great story, everyone. You don’t have to care about Brian Wilson at all to love it. It doesn’t let up.
sagreene1.bsky.social Suzanne (writing as S A Greene) @sagreene1.bsky.social · 29d
I am so honoured to have my story, 'Brian Wilson Is Dead And Why Can't I Stop Crying?' included in this amazing third issue of @templeinacity.bsky.social. Thank you, Temple, and @eireneeleni.bsky.social for being such an amazing and lovely editor!
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December 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
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'Josefina learned this from her own mother, who read stories aloud after the evening meal, from the one book they had. '
Beautiful and emotional piece
December 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Ahh this @deniseb.bsky.social beauty. Can you feel the quiet thrill?
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Temple in a City literary journal
Becoming Mrs Dalloway flash fiction by author Denise Bayes. Published in Temple in a City literary journal.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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Anxiety and noisy gulls from @fionamckay.bsky.social Fantastic
fionamckay.bsky.social Fiona McKay @fionamckay.bsky.social · Dec 1
Thanks to the lovely team at @doesithavepockets.bsky.social for publishing this story (may contain seagulls and anxiety!)

And thanks to @smokelong.bsky.social Fitness where it found its final form!
Fiona McKay — Does It Have Pockets
Civil Twilight
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December 1, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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'His Tuesday breakfast is a soft-boiled egg opened with a swift beheading.'
Surreal but believable tale of a strange day for Mr White.
November 20, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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The 2026 lit mag rankings are now available from my website! They include an overall ranking, as well as separate rankings for fiction, flash fiction, non-fiction and poetry. If you find these helpful, please show your support by liking & sharing 🙏
November 9, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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November 16, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Delighted to be part of this joyful edition of @templeinacity.bsky.social Thank you for including my work.
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Temple in a City literary journal
Becoming Mrs Dalloway flash fiction by author Denise Bayes. Published in Temple in a City literary journal.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Thank you so much @mattkendrick.bsky.social This means a lot to me
November 15, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Congratulations @sgscarso.bsky.social for bringing joy in so few well chosen words.
November 14, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Lovely to be part of this joyful edition @templeinacity.bsky.social
November 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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For those who can’t bear to click on links, welcome to a sneak preview of our JOY special popup edition contributors. This little slice will be out soon which in our speak is between hours and days. But you’ll be the first to know, we promise.
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Some of the work here is just a few words. Or just the right words. Sometimes nonsense words or nonsense use of words. Words to make you smile or laugh or feel, for a moment, the warmth of a friendly sun, the touch of a loving breeze, the touch of another being, human or animal, equally in the dark, equally looking for strength to keep going. That moment can fuel the next moment, and the next. It doesn't need anything else. It just is. Please let this issue wash over you. Let it give you some relief amid the burdens of being alive, with all that trying. Don't ask it to be anything but what it is, then give yourself that same kindness. We hope you find joy, here and everywhere you can. Contributors Karen Baumgart, Denise Bayes, Jessica Coles, Kristin Houlihan, Patrick Johanneson, Rachel Abbey McCafferty, Kathryn Reese, Slawka G. Scarso, Sumitra Singam, Karen Walker
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Thank you for all the inspiration and incredible feedback this year. I was scared to join @smokelong.bsky.social . I was wrong!
smokelong.bsky.social SmokeLong Quarterly @smokelong.bsky.social · Nov 7
It's FlashGiving! Follow @smokelong.bsky.social if you don't already, then like and share this post to get your name in the hat to win $200 holiday money. Deadline is midnight ET, November 26th! Winner chosen randomly on Nov 27th. Please tag @smokelong.bsky.social so that we know you've posted!
November 8, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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Exciting to be part of this excellent edition of @underbellypress.bsky.social Beautiful production
underbellypress.bsky.social Underbelly Press @underbellypress.bsky.social · Nov 8
I’m thrilled to share Issue 5 of Underbelly Press!

Our website (in bio) features a PDF copy to download or read as a flipbook: underbellypress.wixsite.com/home/copy-of...
New Release Issue 5 08 November Underbelly Press In the background is a yellow circle. In the middle of the circle is the Issue 5 cover, it reads: Issue 5, Autumn 25 Underbelly Press at the top and below a crisp picture of orange maple leaves in the foreground and a blurred blue-green background.
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Going Underground by @deniseb.bsky.social

'The wrapped parcel nestles deep in his coat pocket. He treads with care as he heads back down the steps to the underpass. Stale urine fills his nostrils while traffic roars around the ring road above them.'
Issue 5 Teasers Frost is tinging the leaves on the pavement with silver when Claude leaves at the end of his shift. The wrapped parcel nestles deep in his coat pocket. He treads with care as he heads back down the steps to the underpass. Stale urine fills his nostrils while traffic roars around the ring road above them. Going Underground Denise Bayes Text is on a black background. Underbelly Press logo in the top right corner. In the background is an image of an orange leaf.
November 5, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Excited for this! Thank you for the support @underbellypress.bsky.social
underbellypress.bsky.social Underbelly Press @underbellypress.bsky.social · Oct 29
Short Fiction
Amy Leacy ☆ @deniseb.bsky.social ☆ Derek Jennings☆ @emyrpayne.bsky.social ☆Heather Walker ☆ Ian Johnson☆ John Storey☆ @jupiterjonz.bsky.social ☆ @darkonelf.bsky.social ☆ @lozzawriting.bsky.social ☆ @madeleinewrite.bsky.social ☆ Rebecca Tiger ☆ Scott MacLeod☆ @tednorthodox.bsky.social ☆
October 29, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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10 days to go until submissions for Issue 5 close. Get those literary gems to us ASAP!
October 14, 2025 at 11:19 AM