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Bristol Noir
@bristolnoir.bsky.social
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Indie publisher of curiously dark fiction, poetry, noir and dirty realism.

#shortstories #flashfiction #poetry #noir #dirtyrealism

Magazine: http://bit.ly/BristolNoirMag / Submissions: http://bit.ly/BNoirSubs
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In the Rothko Chapel by Mike Lee

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November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Frank Ballot by Rakan Kandah

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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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The Old Melby House by Kevin Joseph Reigle

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November 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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Nothing In The Dark (Extract) by Fred Muratori

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November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Like a Coen Brothers video game. Wildly fun.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Fresh Young Cake by Jeff Blechle

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November 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Poetry by Lulu Orne

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October 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Canadian Classic (& Other Poems) by Ryan Di Francesco

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October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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Muse by JD Clapp

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October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Failed as a Waitress by Mike Lee

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October 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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It’s All Absurd by B F Jones

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October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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I've always had a deep love & appreciation for boxing (Watched Wide World of Sports every Saturday with my grandfather).

That's why I'm humbled & honored that
@NoirBristol
just published my story "THE LAST WALTZ".

If you have time, please check it out.
#writing #writingcommunity #boxing
January 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Michael Downing's prose always comes at you with the urgency of a rush of blood to the head, but that's especially true here. A great boxing story. Published by @bristolnoir.bsky.social.

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The Last Waltz by Michael Downing » Bristol Noir
As soon as the Cuban hammers me with a short right hook, I’m pretty sure I’m fucked. The punch catches a soft spot in my ribs, taking everything out of me. My breath. The fight. The will to keep going...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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Bristol Noir (@bristolnoir.bsky.social) was nice enough to publish one of my crime stories today. It’s called “The Perfectionists.”

If you have a spare minute or two, give it a read.
February 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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This is a prime example of how to build up to a dreadful reckoning.

A splendid little slice of darkness told without undue embellishment. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a cookie, and take a little walk through the garden. Pay special mind to the roses. They are lovely this time of year.
February 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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@marythor.bsky.social latests story at @bristolnoir.bsky.social
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Mogwhy Not by Mary Thorson < BRISTOL FUTURIST
(996 words) Lynn has gotten the house together and it is perfect. The stockings are hung over the fireplace and the plastic silver garland is […]
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March 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Delighted to have two new short stories out today, in @bristolnoir.bsky.social (Do Not Feed Hallucinogens to the Wildlife www.bristolnoir.co.uk/do-not-feed-...) and Behemoth Magazine www.behemothmagazine.com/issue1/ficti...) 🧡🧡
Do Not Feed Hallucinogens to the Wildlife by Danila Botha » Bristol Noir
I have this Polaroid of me and the guys, before life scattered us in every direction, like rays of light that once formed a prism less exceptional, alone but still vibrant. We’re all in hoodies, some ...
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April 7, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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new fiction alert via @bristolnoir.bsky.social

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#fiction #shortstory #NOIR #scifi #amwriting
Exit Interview by Ken Derry » Bristol Noir
The concert went on as planned but when the rain came and lightning struck a generator the audience ran for cover and the band fled the stage. The ground was muddy and slick. People fell. Some were tr...
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May 9, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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peterbertlessen.bsky.social
Elated that my new flash fiction piece found a home. Thanks to the good folks @bristolnoir.bsky.social
#FlashFiction #Noir #goodreads #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #bristolnoir

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Into the Drink by Peter Bertlessen » Bristol Noir
Nancy glid down the pier, as the blonde bombshell had done the runway thousands of times before. Her hair billowed daintily, emanating light as if gilded in gold. She unclipped her high heels and clim...
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May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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I had my first publication last week with @bristolnoir.bsky.social, so please forgive the giddy self-promotion.

The Crow's Portion is a weird anti-fascist mix of Poe and Dashiell Hammet probably best described as a 'Masque of the Red Harvest'.

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The Crow's Portion by Pete Ward » Bristol Noir
Single track, shuttle service, two changes from the nearest city. The train terminates on a hill overlooking the bay. Beyond, the land falls away steadily towards a promontory that kids jump off every...
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June 15, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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Very stoked to have this story about mowing Big Beef & Cheddars & getting in a fight in Hardees published by the beautiful John Bowie over @bristolnoir.bsky.social. You really need to check them out if you haven't yet... & maybe check me out, too. www.bristolnoir.co.uk/the-captain-...
The Captain Docks At Hardees by Benjamin Drevlow » Bristol Noir
The Captain wasn’t my friend but he was my captain and my alcoholic sponsor–like a sober sponsor but the opposite–so there we were, and there was I, sitting in some random dude’s jacked up pickup truc...
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August 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Check out my new short story
August 13, 2025 at 11:08 PM
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Thanks Gabino.
My new short story just dropped last weekend, give it a read.
Thanks to @bristolnoir.bsky.social for publishing it.
#ShortStory #Noir #goodreads #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #bristolnoir

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The Claims Adjuster by Peter Bertlessen » Bristol Noir
John licked his palm and brushed his unkempt quaff of thinning hair to the side, dusted the crumbs off his flannel shirt, and plucked away at the withering strands of denim along his knee. Posturing a...
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August 23, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Monday with Eric by Patrick Whitehurst

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October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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Monday with Eric by Patrick Whitehurst

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October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM