Short-Shorts By J. R. Nichols – Free Flash Fiction and Drabbles to Read Online

Short-Shorts (aka “Flash Fiction”)

Child’s POV

Charlie seeks revenge on his teasing sister and longs for his dream to come true in, “When Pigs Fly”

Innocent play is interrupted by misfortune in, “Peanut Scare“

Drama

“Surface Tension” examines an uneasy domestic scenario.

A woman sees her husband through disenchanted eyes in, “Rabbit Pause“

Sisters is a flash fiction by J. R. Nichols — This story showcases the special bond between two “Sisters“

Fantasy

Free Flash Fiction by J.R. Nichols Bonita and Snow — “Bonita and Snow” is a ridiculous re-telling of a famous tale

Flash Fiction by J. R. Nichols Blue Bloods — “Blue Bloods” a fantastical tale of mistaken identity and accidental tragedy.

Humor

Somebody’s being noticed in, “Drive-By“

Things are not as they should be in, “The Audition“

Flash Fiction by J. R. Nichols Frosty the Teenager — “Frosty The Teenager” features the same beloved man of snow with a twist… an entirely different sort of attitude.

Women’s Fiction

Free Flash Fiction Old Sailor by J. R. Nichols — “Old Sailor” is a look at the relationship between an adult woman and her aging father

Free Flash Fiction Come Dancing by J. R. Nichols — In “Come Dancing,” we wonder if love can have a second chance

Flash Fiction Last Supper by J. R. Nichols — A woman decides whether this shall be the “Last Supper” she prepares for her beloved

Drabbles
A Drabble is a story of exactly 100 words, no more, no less

Drabbles by J. R. Nichols

Goat Drabble
Time Travel
Friend Zone
Slow, No Wake