Short Stories

Eco Satire: "Nacho Average Sun"

“Nacho Average Sun” was first published in State of Matter.

Apr 7

Comedic Horror Flash Fiction: "Fowl Play"

An April Fools' joke goes awry.

Apr 1 • Jennifer Peaslee

Historical Fiction: "A Lucky Star"

“A Lucky Star” (3,600 words) was my first published story.

Mar 3 • Jennifer Peaslee

Short Horror Story: Phil's Final Prediction

A 1,600-word story inspired by my experience with bipolar disorder and Groundhog Day

Feb 7 • Jennifer Peaslee

A Modern Fairytale: "My Name Is—"

“My Name Is—” is about a boy named Chuck in a world of Charleses.

Feb 3 • Jennifer Peaslee

Short Horror Story: "Don't You Cry"

Two friends possess a magical key, but all magic comes with a price.

Jan 6 • Jennifer Peaslee

Flash Fiction Horror: "Sucker"

A young girl learns the bitter taste of a sweet indulgence.

Dec 2, 2025

Unplugged: The Secret Life of American Appliances (A Short Story/Mockumentary)

I wrote this mockumentary script to submit to a bizarro anthology.

Nov 4, 2025 • Jennifer Peaslee

Flash Fiction Horror: Wechselbalg

A darkly comedic horror story

Oct 7, 2025 • Jennifer Peaslee

Short Story: Third Wheel

A short story about loyalty, longing, and a complicated friendship.

Sep 23, 2025 • Jennifer Peaslee

Flash Fiction Horror: Nectar of the Gods

A 350-word story inspired by Greek mythology and The Hellbound Heart

Sep 23, 2025 • Jennifer Peaslee

Flash fiction about a melancholic romance

Aug 19, 2025 • Jennifer Peaslee

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