Nick Janicki
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...
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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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Nick Janicki
- Aug 16, 2022
- 42 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- May 24, 2022
- 23 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Mar 23, 2022
- 21 min
Hoppy Endings: Gummypocalypse
In a post-apocalyptic world, a man goes to great lengths to obtain the snack his son wants most: gummy bears.
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Nick Janicki
- Dec 29, 2021
- 26 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Nov 30, 2021
- 12 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Jul 15, 2021
- 12 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Apr 13, 2021
- 8 min
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....
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Nick Janicki
- Mar 17, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Feb 16, 2021
- 5 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Jan 19, 2021
- 16 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Oct 7, 2020
- 4 min
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?"...
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Nick Janicki
- Aug 11, 2020
- 7 min
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....
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Nick Janicki
- Jun 29, 2020
- 5 min
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,...
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Nick Janicki
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- May 6, 2020
- 3 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Dec 27, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Dec 11, 2019
- 3 min
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...
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Nick Janicki
- Nov 24, 2019
- 2 min
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...
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