<html>"The Robot Who Wanted to Paint Sunsets" by Mary WanjiruManawaker Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/manawaker/" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/manawaker/</a>Manawaker store: <a href="https://payhip.com/Manawaker" target="_blank">https://payhip.com/Manawaker</a>Manawaker Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9</a>More info / Contact CB Droege: <a href="https://cbdroege.taplink.ws" target="_blank">https://cbdroege.taplink.ws</a>The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Mary Wanjiru is a Nairobi-based speculative fiction writer who explores the intersection of technology, emotion, and the human condition. Her stories often weave themes of wonder, solitude, and quiet rebellion, reflecting how humanity persists in unexpected places. When not writing, she enjoys painting sunsets, collecting vinyl records, and exploring the city’s hidden art scene.</html>

"The Robot Who Wanted to Paint Sunsets" by Mary Wanjiru Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Mary Wanjiru is a Nairobi-based speculative fiction writer who explores the intersection of technology, emotion, and the human condition. Her stories often weave themes of wonder, solitude, and quiet rebellion, reflecting how humanity persists in unexpected places. When not writing, she enjoys painting sunsets, collecting vinyl records, and exploring the city’s hidden art scene.

"The Robot Who Wanted to Paint Sunsets" by Mary WanjiruManawaker Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/manawaker/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/manawaker/</a>Manawaker store: <a href="https://payhip.com/Manawaker" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://payhip.com/Manawaker</a>Manawaker Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9</a>More info / Contact CB Droege: <a href="https://cbdroege.taplink.ws" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cbdroege.taplink.ws</a>The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author:&nbsp;Mary Wanjiru is a Nairobi-based speculative fiction writer who explores the intersection of technology, emotion, and the human condition. Her stories often weave themes of wonder, solitude, and quiet rebellion, reflecting how humanity persists in unexpected places. When not writing, she enjoys painting sunsets, collecting vinyl records, and exploring the city’s hidden art scene.

The Robot Who Wanted to Paint Sunsets

<html>"The Coffee Pod" by Ayshan "Ash" AliyevaManawaker Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/manawaker/" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/manawaker/</a>Manawaker store: <a href="https://payhip.com/Manawaker" target="_blank">https://payhip.com/Manawaker</a>Manawaker Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9</a>More info / Contact CB Droege: <a href="https://cbdroege.taplink.ws" target="_blank">https://cbdroege.taplink.ws</a>The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author: Ayshan "Ash" Aliyeva is a 25-year-old researcher in neurogenetic psychiatry. Originally from Azerbaijan and now living in Germany, she's an an alumna of Futurescapes 2025 and a member of Codex. Along with fiction, she has written science and philosophy communication articles for numerous magazines, such as The Collector. She loves all things mind-boggling and emotional (preferably at the same time).</html>

"The Coffee Pod" by Ayshan "Ash" Aliyeva Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Ayshan "Ash" Aliyeva is a 25-year-old researcher in neurogenetic psychiatry. Originally from Azerbaijan and now living in Germany, she's an an alumna of Futurescapes 2025 and a member of Codex. Along with fiction, she has written science and philosophy communication articles for numerous magazines, such as The Collector. She loves all things mind-boggling and emotional (preferably at the same time).

"The Coffee Pod" by Ayshan "Ash" AliyevaManawaker Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/manawaker/" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://patreon.com/manawaker/</a>Manawaker store: <a href="https://payhip.com/Manawaker" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://payhip.com/Manawaker</a>Manawaker Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9</a>More info / Contact CB Droege: <a href="https://cbdroege.taplink.ws" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cbdroege.taplink.ws</a>The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleodThe Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB DroegeBio for this weeks author:&nbsp;Ayshan "Ash" Aliyeva is a 25-year-old researcher in neurogenetic psychiatry. Originally from Azerbaijan and now living in Germany, she's an an alumna of Futurescapes 2025 and a member of Codex. Along with fiction, she has written science and philosophy communication articles for numerous magazines, such as The Collector. She loves all things mind-boggling and emotional (preferably at the same time).

The Coffee Pod

“Dinner Parties Where Place Cards Leave No Choice in Seating” by Chella Courington

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“Dinner Parties Where Place&nbsp;Cards Leave No Choice in Seating” by Chella Courington

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FFP 0108 – Dinner Parties Where Place Cards Leave No Choice in Seating

“One Hundred Years to the Day” by Sonny Zae

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“One Hundred Years to the Day” by Sonny Zae

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FFP 0107 – One Hundred Years to the Day

“Shelter within the Peanut Shells” by Fabiyas M V

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“Shelter within the Peanut Shells” by Fabiyas M V

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FFP 0106 – Shelter within the Peanut Shells

“Airlock” by C.R. Hodges

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“Airlock” by C.R. Hodges

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FFP 0105 – Airlock

“Changeling” by Frederick Foote

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“Changeling” by Frederick Foote

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FFP 0104 – Changeling

The Good Fairy by Ed Ahern

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The Good Fairy by Ed Ahern

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FFP 0103 – The Good Fairy

Divergent Lines by Chella Courington

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Divergent Lines by Chella Courington

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FFP 0102 – Divergent Lines

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The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod
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Bio for this weeks author: Chaitali Gawade is a freelance writer living in Pune. Her writerly musings are fueled by tea and coffee. Her work has been published  by Twenty20 Journal,  Daily Love, Postcard Shots, Duckbill Anthology and Vagabondage Press, among others. She blogs at <a href="http://chaitaligawade.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://chaitaligawade.com/&source=gmail&ust=1762360519408000&usg=AOvVaw24vigoSl4pDz2eOt85zD09">chaitaligawade.com</a>

Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ Manawaker store: https://payhip.com/Manawaker Manawaker Discord: https://discord.gg/zjzA2pY9f9 More info / Contact CB Droege: https://cbdroege.taplink.ws The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege Bio for this weeks author: Chaitali Gawade is a freelance writer living in Pune. Her writerly musings are fueled by tea and coffee. Her work has been published by Twenty20 Journal, Daily Love, Postcard Shots, Duckbill Anthology and Vagabondage Press, among others. She blogs at chaitaligawade.com

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More info / Contact CB Droege: <a href="https://cbdroege.taplink.ws" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://cbdroege.taplink.ws</a>
The Flash Fiction Podcast Theme Song is by Kevin McCleod
The Producer, Editor, and Narrator of the podcast is CB Droege
Bio for this weeks author: Chaitali Gawade is a freelance writer living in Pune. Her writerly musings are fueled by tea and coffee. Her work has been published&nbsp; by Twenty20 Journal,&nbsp; Daily Love, Postcard Shots, Duckbill Anthology and Vagabondage Press, among others. She blogs at <a href="http://chaitaligawade.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">chaitaligawade.com</a>
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Frozen Tears – FFP 0101

Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. 

- Produced by CB Droege 
- Performed by Fox Ballard 
- Music by Kevin McCleod 
- Manawaker Studio's Director of Dice is Ben Bastin

To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ 
To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker

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Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast features a new piece of short short fiction each Thursday. The stories range widely in genre and theme, but lean a bit toward fantasy and science fiction. - Produced by CB Droege - Performed by Fox Ballard - Music by Kevin McCleod - Manawaker Studio's Director of Dice is Ben Bastin To submit a story for consideration visit manawaker.com/ffp-submissions/ To help support the podcast visit patreon.com/manawaker

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