Bristol Futurist
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A think tank and e-zine dedicated to sharing ideas on creativity and art alongside neo noir, sci-fi, fantasy shorts and flash fiction.
Fans of Iain M. Banks and JG Ballard.
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Fans of Iain M. Banks and JG Ballard.
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#creativity #art #scifi #fantasy
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45 Minutes by Christian J. Farber
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December 11, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Poetry by JC Ambrose
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December 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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To Reference That Joy Division Song Again by Scott C. Holstad
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December 2, 2025 at 3:21 PM
To Reference That Joy Division Song Again by Scott C. Holstad
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Poetry by Gregory O’Neill
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December 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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To Avoid the Near Occasion of Sin By Emily J. Edwards
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November 26, 2025 at 4:52 PM
To Avoid the Near Occasion of Sin By Emily J. Edwards
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Frank Ballot by Rakan Kandah
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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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In the Rothko Chapel by Mike Lee
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November 24, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Nothing In The Dark (Extract) by Fred Muratori
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November 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Nothing In The Dark (Extract) by Fred Muratori
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Like a Coen Brothers video game. Wildly fun.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Like a Coen Brothers video game. Wildly fun.
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Poetry by Lulu Orne
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October 29, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Canadian Classic (& Other Poems) by Ryan Di Francesco
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October 21, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Canadian Classic (& Other Poems) by Ryan Di Francesco
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Muse by JD Clapp
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October 21, 2025 at 11:08 AM
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Elated that my new flash fiction piece found a home. Thanks to the good folks @bristolnoir.bsky.social
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Into the Drink by Peter Bertlessen » Bristol Noir
Nancy glid down the pier, as the blonde bombshell had done the runway thousands of times before. Her hair billowed daintily, emanating light as if gilded in gold. She unclipped her high heels and clim...
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May 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Elated that my new flash fiction piece found a home. Thanks to the good folks @bristolnoir.bsky.social
#FlashFiction #Noir #goodreads #readingcommunity #writingcommunity #bristolnoir
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Mogwhy Not by Mary Thorson < BRISTOL FUTURIST
(996 words) Lynn has gotten the house together and it is perfect. The stockings are hung over the fireplace and the plastic silver garland is […]
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March 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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This is a prime example of how to build up to a dreadful reckoning.
A splendid little slice of darkness told without undue embellishment. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a cookie, and take a little walk through the garden. Pay special mind to the roses. They are lovely this time of year.
A splendid little slice of darkness told without undue embellishment. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a cookie, and take a little walk through the garden. Pay special mind to the roses. They are lovely this time of year.
February 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
This is a prime example of how to build up to a dreadful reckoning.
A splendid little slice of darkness told without undue embellishment. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a cookie, and take a little walk through the garden. Pay special mind to the roses. They are lovely this time of year.
A splendid little slice of darkness told without undue embellishment. Pour a cup of coffee, grab a cookie, and take a little walk through the garden. Pay special mind to the roses. They are lovely this time of year.
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Bristol Noir (@bristolnoir.bsky.social) was nice enough to publish one of my crime stories today. It’s called “The Perfectionists.”
If you have a spare minute or two, give it a read.
If you have a spare minute or two, give it a read.
February 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Bristol Noir (@bristolnoir.bsky.social) was nice enough to publish one of my crime stories today. It’s called “The Perfectionists.”
If you have a spare minute or two, give it a read.
If you have a spare minute or two, give it a read.
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Michael Downing's prose always comes at you with the urgency of a rush of blood to the head, but that's especially true here. A great boxing story. Published by @bristolnoir.bsky.social.
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The Last Waltz by Michael Downing » Bristol Noir
As soon as the Cuban hammers me with a short right hook, I’m pretty sure I’m fucked. The punch catches a soft spot in my ribs, taking everything out of me. My breath. The fight. The will to keep going...
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January 30, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Michael Downing's prose always comes at you with the urgency of a rush of blood to the head, but that's especially true here. A great boxing story. Published by @bristolnoir.bsky.social.
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It’s All Absurd by B F Jones
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October 14, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Failed as a Waitress by Mike Lee
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October 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Failed as a Waitress by Mike Lee
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Monday with Eric by Patrick Whitehurst
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October 3, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Monday with Eric by Patrick Whitehurst
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Messenger by M. Anne Avera
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September 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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Bukowski, Who? (& Other Poems) by Vanya
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September 19, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Bukowski, Who? (& Other Poems) by Vanya
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Decedit by Benjamin Erlandson
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September 15, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Endangered Vault by John Edward
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September 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Endangered Vault by John Edward
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Deader Than Hell (or The Postman Never Rang at All) by Carlotta Dale
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September 9, 2025 at 10:39 AM
Deader Than Hell (or The Postman Never Rang at All) by Carlotta Dale
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