Category Archives: Short stories

BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HAPPENS UPON JUICE-de-STUMPE AND THE WORLD IS FOREVER CHANGED (Juice de Stump, Part Two)

Posted on January 26, 2026 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh To celebrate Big Ben…Franklin that is, we reveal long hidden history discovered in the Fiction House archives. After we acknowledged his 320th birthday last week, we felt you would want to more about our celebrated founding father. … Continue reading →

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THE ART AND HISTORY OF BREWING STUMP JUICE – FROM THE PHOENICIANS AND THE ANCIENT MARINER, ONTO THE SILK ROAD, THEN TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (Part One)

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh In celebration of Benjamin Franklin’s 320th birthday week,  we let you see long-hidden stories of his life discovered in the archives of the Fiction House. Happy 250th birthday year, America and thanks, Ben! Brew up stump juice … Continue reading →

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LIKE THE NEW YEAR, LIFE IS FULL OF BEGINNINGS

Posted on January 1, 2026 by Raji Singh

By Raji Singh We at the Fiction House wish you a happy new year! When you need to escape, please join us  and Carper and fly into another space and time.  We wish you a year of health and joy….Happy … Continue reading →

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YOU WILL SHOOT YOUR EYE OUT, RAJI — A LINDIAN CHRISTMAS LESSON

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Raji Singh

Ahhh…the great joys of Christmas Past. I hope you’ll enjoy this Christmas tale from Fiction House Publishing’s book, The Seasons of My Giving Back, by Mark Rogers.  Happy Holidays! *     *     * Chapter 6 YOU WILL … Continue reading →

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THANKSGIVING AT THE HOME OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN’S NE’ER DO WELL BROTHER (a delicious holiday repast)

Posted on November 9, 2025 by Raji Singh

By Raji Singh Happy Thanksgiving! For those of you who might suffer trepidation because of familial strife, we hope you remember the bonds that you all share.  And if that isn’t a comfort…remember you are not alone in your struggles.  … Continue reading →

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A HALLOWEEN SPOOKER: THE DISPUTIN’ RASPUTINS OF THE HIGH SEAS (AND THEIR WALK-OFFS)

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Raji Singh

By Raji Singh Creepy stories abound this time of year! But have you ever been frightened of …toes? We hope you enjoy this tale unearthed from the tombs of the Fiction House, a Halloween re-treat. Boooo! *     *     * The … Continue reading →

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LABOR’S DAY SMILE

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh (editor, Fiction House Publishing) Happy Labor Day! Perhaps you are flying, driving, raining, or just taking your day of well-earned rest.  In honor of the laborers, we offer our thanks and a favorite post from the Fiction … Continue reading →

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A BACK TO SCHOOL TALE: THE LEGEND OF THE SCARLET TOUNGED, BLUE MOUTH DEMONS

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Raji Singh

To our adult and teacher friends, we hope that this coming school year is a bright one for you and for our children.   It can be stressful for those young ones. Many have fears they are afraid to express.  As … Continue reading →

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CINCINNATI’S FIRST INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE – A WHIMSICAL TALE

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh To those who join together in Life’s parade. Welcome to our annual 4th from  Tales of the Fiction House. Have a wonderful holiday and keep marching forward! Cincinatti, July 4, 1826 The Cincinnati wharf-shack sways in a … Continue reading →

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FATHER’S DAY SCENTS AND SENSIBILITIES

Posted on June 15, 2025 by Raji Singh

by Raji Singh Whether your fathers are near, far, past, or present, they live forever in our hearts. Here is a favorite from our Fiction House family’s archives. Happy Father’s Day!   *    *    * PART I – FATHERS’ SENSIBILITIES … Continue reading →

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