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Dive into a variety of short stories, including Nick's 'Hoppy Endings' series (inspired by craft beers) and a chilling 'Tuesday Tales' series, as well as occasional anecdotes + observances about his final works + writing process.
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Hoppy Endings: Son of Juice
Inspired by Maplewood Brewery's India Pale Ale Standing beside the fridge while Nancy finished setting the table for their family of...
Nick Janicki
Jan 21, 202324 min read
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Hoppy Endings: Daisy Cutter
Inspired by Half Acre Beer Co.'s APA I turn off my camera, double-check I’m on on mute, and take off to the kitchen. After popping...
Nick Janicki
Aug 16, 202242 min read
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Tuesday Tales: The Fortune Cookie Killer
The Fortune Cookie Killer Two egg rolls. Shrimp fried rice. Four pork dumplings. I’d ordered exactly that at least once a month for the...
Nick Janicki
May 24, 202223 min read
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Hoppy Endings: Gummypocalypse
In a post-apocalyptic world, a man goes to great lengths to obtain the snack his son wants most: gummy bears.
Nick Janicki
Mar 23, 202221 min read
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Hoppy Endings: Double Blazed Orange
Inspired by Hop Butcher For The World's DIPA. The THC-infused mint Jay had mistakenly consumed before dinner was only now beginning its...
Nick Janicki
Dec 29, 202126 min read
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Tuesday Tales: Running Buddy
Running Buddy If not now, when? was the question that had poked the back of Corey’s head for the last year. He was pushing...
Nick Janicki
Nov 30, 202112 min read
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Hoppy Endings: I Want To Believe
The blue people first appeared to Kyle as flashes some three weeks ago. As is the case with any fleeting figure, nothing seemed to stick...
Nick Janicki
Jul 15, 202112 min read
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Tuesday Tales: The Last Photos on Kim Thorne's Phone
The Last Photos on Kim Thorne’s Phone Detective Timothy Fox stormed into Lieutenant Mark Barlow’s office, slamming the door behind him....
Nick Janicki
Apr 13, 20218 min read
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Hoppy Endings: Twin Speak
A short story inspired by the beer name and label of Pipeworks Brewing Co.'s DIPA, Twin Speak. Twin Speak Tweak. My sister and I created...
Nick Janicki
Mar 17, 20215 min read
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Tuesday Tales: Forever Home
Welcome Home My name is Stephanie Grace Parker. I’m writing this from inside my bedroom closet in apartment 3B at 636 N. Lytton Way. If...
Nick Janicki
Feb 16, 20215 min read
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Tuesday Tales: Bratsbury
Bratsbury This year would mark Dylan and Dad’s sixth time attending the annual Bratsbury Sausage Fest. He’d only been nine when Dad first...
Nick Janicki
Jan 19, 202116 min read
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Hoppy Endings: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
A short story inspired by the craft beer name and label for Foreign Exchange Brewing Co.'s triple IPA, "What Could Possibly Go Wrong?"...
Nick Janicki
Oct 7, 20204 min read
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Tuesday Tales: "Rabbit Hole"
Carrying a friendship from grammar school through high school meant sleepovers required certain upgrades over the years for Ben and Ian....
Nick Janicki
Aug 11, 20207 min read
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Tuesday Tales: "The Portrait of Me"
“Don’t pout,” she laughed. “Just ask me.” I looked at her and tilted my head to the side, an eyebrow raised. The head tilt was clever,...
Nick Janicki
Jun 30, 20205 min read
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Tuesday Tales: "Mindless Scrolling"
//// This is a new short story series I've dubbed "Tuesday Tales," consisting of spooky tales to keep you up at night and ones that are...
Nick Janicki
Jun 16, 20203 min read
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Keyboard vs. Keyboard: Writing + Music
No, I'm not rating different computer keyboards here – I'm talking writing + music. It seems most people who write prefer complete...
Nick Janicki
May 13, 20203 min read
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I'm Back, Baby
*sends out radio broadcast in search of any form of life* Jeez, it's been five months since I've posted anything on here – let's change...
Nick Janicki
May 6, 20203 min read
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PIER 33: The Narration
The first chapter of PIER 33 may very well leave readers like you with a sense of confusion – maybe even frustration. Hopefully, not from...
Nick Janicki
Dec 27, 20193 min read
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PIER 33: The Dialogue
Writing is liberating in many ways. It's a chance to let your mind wander while also leaving something behind. Think of it like the...
Nick Janicki
Dec 11, 20193 min read
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What's Next?
The most common question tossed my way by friends, family, coworkers and others has gone something along the lines of 'What are you going...
Nick Janicki
Nov 24, 20192 min read
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