Art is whatever an Artist creates. In the “good old days” there was a youth movement which overcame rigid traditions and strict criticisms to establish independence, individuality, acceptance and natural beauty in the seemingly ordinary. This was the age of Rock’n’Roll and flower power and rebellion. This counter-culture spread from Americas to Europe to rest…
Synopsis: Legends and Myths are born of Men and Monsters; here is one to thrill and chill your Sunday. About the Author: Josh Bugosh is a full-time graphic artist with a passion for prose. He writes short stories in a variety of genres, from the thrilling to the comic. So far, Josh has written well…
Synopsis: Sea voyages are always incredible and insightful; now discover their horror. About the Author: James A. Ford is a writer in Ottawa, Canada, where he lives with his wife and two daughters. He is generally not suited for very much but once in a while he does pen an interesting tale. In this oceanic…
Synopsis: A hitman meets with the local Chinese crime boss about a hit he’s contracted to finish. About the Author: Justin A. McWhirter is a recently starting out writer, originally from and still living in Connecticut, USA. In this duel, a hitman dares a mafioso in a dramatic scene right out of a pulp movie….
Synopsis: An abandoned house, a weak old resident and a startled frustrated robber – this is a twsited tale. About the Author: John Riebow was born and raised in Philadelphia, where he attended the W. B. School High School of Agriculture Sciences, majoring in Horticulture. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Landscape Architecture…
Synopsis: An unfortunate, handicapped boy grows up computer savvy and uses chat rooms to assuage his deficiencies by manipulating strangers. About the Author: After careers at sea and in teaching Gary Ives now lives and writes in the Ozark mountains of Arkansas with his wife and two big dogs where he grows apples. In this…
Editor’s Note: Support our “Storm the Bookstores: Save the Short Story” Campaign. Click on http://igg.me/p/74309?a=473765 and show your support. Synopsis: The search for love, peace and beauty begins at home. About the Author: Mark Joseph Kiewlak has been a published author for more than two decades. In recent years his work has appeared regularly in…
Hello Freedom Friends, Welcome to Twenty-Twelve! Hope all of you are seated ‘cause we are blasting off this year’s first issue. An awesome collection of fiction that takes you all around the globe and then into outer space too. Many new authors, many new adventures. This year’s first is one issue to reckon with. We…
Editor’s Note: Support our “Storm the Bookstores: Save the Short Story” Campaign. Click on http://igg.me/p/74309?a=473765 and show your support. Synopsis: All Charlie ever wanted was to be a superhero and join the elite group The F.I.V.E. in fighting crime. When a want ad appears in the paper, he decides to sign up even though he…
Editor’s Note: Support our “Storm the Bookstores: Save the Short Story” Campaign. Click on http://igg.me/p/74309?a=473765 and show your support. Synopsis: Are you fed up of your dreary existence? Welcome yourself to an alternate lifestyle. Let’s see where it goes. Enjoy the ride. About the Author: Steve is a native of Detroit. He has spent the…
Editor’s Note: Support our “Storm the Bookstores: Save the Short Story” Campaign. Click on http://igg.me/p/74309?a=473765 and show your support. Synopsis: A professional writer has a secret that allows him to tell the most interesting, detailed stories. As with many secrets, they can twist and turn, becoming difficult and deadly. Beware of what you write, it…
Editor’s Note: Support our “Storm the Bookstores: Save the Short Story” Campaign. Click on http://igg.me/p/74309?a=473765 and show your support. Synopsis: Another tale about art and artistry? You won’t get enough of it yet! About the Author: John Medaille has been published on Pseudopod, Escape Pod, Dunesteef and Lacuna Magazine and is working on a short story…
Editor’s Note: A bonus mid-week story to celebrate the leap year. Leap in to FFJ’s new website and explore the stash on display. Also Save 15% on any order of FFJ Anthology, present & past issues, using the code “LASSO” valid till 4th March 2012. Synopsis: Art and the Artist move independently and the spectator…
Editor’s Note: This fiction story contains adult content and is rated “for adults only”. It contains strong adult language and violence that may be unacceptable to some sensibilities and especially those under 18 years of age. Synopsis: A pleasant neighbourly visit turns into a horrible living nightmare for a couple yet to discover the nature…
Editor’s Note: Get 20% off on all orders of each of the three Annual Anthologies by entering the Promo Code SWEET. Save up to US $ 200. Promotion valid till 23rd Feb 2012. Support FFJ. Keep the Fiction Free. Synopsis: Think the economy is bad? Unemployment? Here, a superhero loses privileges when replaced by superior…
Editor’s Note: Sergeant Bert Dalton is back at FFJ. The only cop that makes a difference is back in a whole new adventure. In 2012 we continue to see growth in quality of fiction just as 2011 was a big boom year for us in fiction quality and quantity. If you missed out on that…
Editor’s Note: So we launch the first story of 2012 with an awesome SciFi thriller by a new FFJ author who has been widely published. In 2012 we continue to see growth in quality of fiction just as 2011 was a big boom year for us in fiction quality and quantity. If you missed out…
FFJ Anthology Vol 03 (click me) January 2012 The very best of 2011 now in a 196 page A4 size book. Cover Image by award winning photographer Eleanor Bennett. The Twisted Tales – An eclectic mix of all flavours of genre fiction “Trash*Can*Sam*” by Chris Castle “Speech Bub” by Chris Castle “How Do You Say…
Interview with author: Mark SaFrankoThe true story of a fiction writer Interviewer: Ujjwal DeyAuthor being interviewed: Mark SaFranko Date: 09-Sept-2009Issue 01, Vol 02 Freedom Fiction Mark SaFranko is an author of novels and short stories, known for his crime and confessional style and hard-hitting social satire. He is also a playwright, poet, among past occupations…
A Detailed Interview : Exploring Extraordinary Artistic Work on Digital Medium by German artist Uwe Jarling Interviewer: Ujjwal DeyArtist being interviewed: Uwe Jarling Date: 05-March-2009Issue 03, Vol 01 Freedom Fiction Uwe Jarling is a professional digital artist and illustrator. His artwork is brilliant and beautiful, capturing moments of fantasy, action and fiction in great visionary…
