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Being “always happy” is an unrealistic expectation to set and a solid way to be consistently disappointed. Being “okay” is still pretty good.

IKEA 2100

By Eric Dean | December 19, 2017 - 1:44 pm |December 19, 2017 Short Fiction

“We started with a table. It seemed simple: four legs and a top. We already had most of the pieces we needed. We decided … more →

Charlie the Undying (audio)

By Eric Dean | November 28, 2016 - 6:27 pm |November 28, 2016 Podcast, Short Fiction

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This is a previously unpublished story written for an anthology that never happened. I’m pleased as pie that my hero Rish Outfield graced me with … more →

The Boatman (audio)

By Eric Dean | November 15, 2016 - 3:39 am |November 15, 2016 Podcast, Short Fiction

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“The Boatman” by Eric Dean (me) was originally published by Charon Coin Press in the Paying the Ferryman anthology. The audio version was performed … more →

My Porcelain Monster (audio)

By Eric Dean | November 7, 2016 - 3:27 pm |November 7, 2016 Podcast, Short Fiction

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My Porcelain Monster was originally published by Charon Coin Press in August of 2014, and can be found HERE. It has also been published in … more →

“The Factotum’s Magnum Opus and the Devil in the Details” by Eric Dean (audio)

By Eric Dean | October 10, 2016 - 4:19 pm |October 10, 2016 Podcast, Short Fiction

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The talented Rish Outfield has once again knocked it out of the park with his recording of my short story “The Factotum’s Magnum Opus … more →

“The Black Meat” by Eric Dean, narrated by Rish Outfield (audio)

By Eric Dean | October 7, 2016 - 7:52 pm |October 10, 2016 Podcast, Short Fiction

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I’m happy to release this audio version of my story The Black Meat, narrated by the talented Rish Outfield . My work has never sounded … more →

“My Porcelain Monster” by Eric Dean

By Eric Dean | September 2, 2015 - 5:32 am |November 7, 2016 Short Fiction

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[My Porcelain Monster was originally published by Charon Coin Press in August of 2014, and can be found HERE.] [It has also been published in issue … more →

We Meet Again

By Eric Dean | August 13, 2015 - 4:09 am |September 18, 2015 Short Fiction

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Guy: “Wow! Hey!” Girl: “Oh my god, hey! It’s… you!” Guy: “Yeah! Ha! And you. Wow. Hey! Girl: “Hey…” Guy: “So… how are you? … more →

The Black Meat

By Eric Dean | January 22, 2015 - 4:21 am |June 17, 2015 Short Fiction

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The first time I tried Black Meat was also the last, though not for lack of interest. As a journalist, I’d written many articles about … more →

The Paintbrush that Just Wanted to Help

By Eric Dean | January 13, 2015 - 12:48 am |December 2, 2015 Short Fiction

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[SUMMARY: Click HERE for the PDF or scroll down past the text to view it online.] [UPDATE: The book has been listed on Freekidsbooks.org HERE. … more →

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Category Archives: Short Fiction

IKEA 2100

Charlie the Undying (audio)

The Boatman (audio)

My Porcelain Monster (audio)

“The Factotum’s Magnum Opus and the Devil in the Details” by Eric Dean (audio)

“The Black Meat” by Eric Dean, narrated by Rish Outfield (audio)

“My Porcelain Monster” by Eric Dean

We Meet Again

The Black Meat

The Paintbrush that Just Wanted to Help

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