“For Warmth and Trinkets” by Yelena Crane Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Yelena Crane is a Ukrainian/Soviet born and USA based writer, incorporating influences from both into her work. With an advanced degree in the sciences, she has followed her passions from mad scientist to sci-fi writer. Her stories often explore the boundaries of technology, the complexities of human nature, and the consequences of our choices. She’s published in Nature Futures, DSF, Dark Matter Ink, Flame Tree, and elsewhere. Follow her on twitter @Aelintari and https://www.yelenacrane.com/.

“Dreams in Her Hair” by Addison Smith Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Addison Smith (he/him) has blood made of cold brew and flesh made of chocolate. His fiction has appeared in Fantasy Magazine, Fireside Magazine, and Daily Science Fiction, among others. Addison is a member of the Codex Writers Group and you can find him on Bluesky @addisoncs.bsky.social

“Space Race” by Sean MacKendrick Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Sean MacKendrick splits his time between Colorado and Texas. When not writing he works as a software engineer.

“An Elegy for May in the Forest of the Noble Spacemen” by Dafydd McKimm Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Dafydd McKimm is a speculative fiction writer producing mainly short and flash-length stories. His work has appeared in publications such as Deep Magic, Daily Science Fiction, Flash Fiction Online, The Best of British Fantasy, The Best of British Science Fiction, and elsewhere. He was born and grew up in Wales but now lives in Taipei, Taiwan. You can find him online at https://www.dafyddmckimm.com.

“Passing Through” by Laurie Doyle Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Laurie Doyle is an aspiring writer of speculative fiction who lives in the south of England. Currently, they are querying literary agents with a middle grade horror novel about a haunted theatre and writing short stories in a variety of genres.

“Sunflowers Are Her Mother’s Favorite” by Sherry Morris Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Originally from Missouri, Sherry Morris (@Uksherka & @uksherka.bsky.social) writes prize-winning fiction from a farm in the Scottish Highlands where she pets cows, watches clouds and dabbles in photography. She reads for the wonderfully wacky Taco Bell Quarterly and her first published story was about her Peace Corps experience in 1990s Ukraine. Read more of her work at www.uksherka.com

“The Alibi” by Dannye Chase Manawaker’s Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://payhip.com/Manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Dannye Chase (she/her) is a queer, married mom of three who lives in the US Pacific Northwest. Dannye’s short fiction has appeared in the magazine Seaside Gothic, the horror podcast Creepy, and anthologies from Improbable Press, Clan Destine Press, and LIBRAtiger Press. Find her at DannyeChase.com and on Instagram @Dannye_Chase

“Even Poison Apples Fall Not Far” by J. M. Williams Manawaker’s Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: J. M. Williams is a writer and educator in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife and their cat. He can be found in most places @jmwwrites, and his fiction can be found online at the Saturday Evening Post.

“Perpetual Zoo of Machines” by Sara Omer Manawaker’s Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Sara Omer is a first reader for Orion’s Belt and Uncharted Magazine. Her first short story appeared this year in The Deeps, and she has more work forthcoming at other publications. She is currently querying a fantasy novel.

“Song of Earth” by Ronan O’Callaghan Manawaker’s Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Ronan O’Callaghan is a writer based in Chicago.

“Rowan the Kingslayer and Meredin the Traitor” by Akis Linardos Manawaker’s Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Akis is a writer of bizarre things, a biomedical AI scientist, and almost human. He’s also a Greek that hops across countries as his career and exploration urges demand. Find his fiction at Apex, Dread Machine, the Martian, and visit his website https://linktr.ee/akislinardos for other dark surprises.

“Regalia” by Robert Gilmore Manawaker’s Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: Aspiring wizard Rob Gilmore is a black father, husband, nurse, writer, musician, and fan of SFF from South GA. His writing journey began 11/1/23 when he was bitten by a radioactive author . He’s also one of the co-hosts and founders of the podcast Glitchy Pancakes, and chair second at Multiverse con in Atlanta. Pronouns: he/him. IG: bat_strategist Blue sky: @robgrim.bsky.social

“The Snakewives Say” by Mar Vincent Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker books: https://mybook.to/manawaker CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws Author Bio: As a fine art professional, Mar has wielded katanas and handled Lady Gaga’s shoes. As a veterinary assistant, she has cared for hairless cats, hedgehogs, and, one time, a coyote. As a writer, she can be found in Kaleidotrope, Zooscape, FFO, and more. Find her on Twitter or Mastodon @MaroftheBooks

Just a quick note asking for support from our growing audience. Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/

“Mushroom Man” by CB Droege Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/

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“Note to a Hypoxic Delusion” by K. Lynn Harrison Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/

“A Cup of Memory Tea” by Jeffrey A. Ballard Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/

“Bells on the Wind” by Gustavo Bondoni Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/

“Ursa Major” by Shelly Jones Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast is supported by patrons on Patreon: http://patreon.com/manawaker/ Contributor Bios: http://www.manawaker.com/flash-fiction-podcast-contributors/ Please consider supporting Manawaker Studio with a purchase of one of our books or games: http://www.manawaker.com Have a piece of fiction to submit to FFP? Check guidelines here: http://www.manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/