Virginia Fantastic

Flash Fiction from the Old Dominion

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American Fiction, Fantasy Horror, Science Fiction Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Absurdist Fiction, and Anthologies

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Apr 21, 2026

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Virginia Fantastic

Flash Fiction from the Old Dominion

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Real places. Unreal stories. Welcome to Virginia Fantastic.

Discover a Virginia you’ve never imagined.

From the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore to historic Richmond, from the misty peaks of the Appalachians to the tree-lined streets of Arlington—discover stories where history collides with wonder, legends awaken, and the Commonwealth reveals its secrets.

This collection of forty-one spellbinding flash stories blends fantasy, science fiction, and subtle horror with a distinctly Virginian twist.

Wander Cold Harbor Battlefield where fallen soldiers still march. Share moments with presidential ghosts. Face fire-breathing dragons soaring over the Shenandoah Valley. Tread through the murky depths of the Great Dismal Swamp, where otherworldly creatures lurk. Smile at a clever feline lighthouse keeper tending the beacon at Cape Henry Lighthouse.

Perfect for fans of regional weird fiction, flash fiction enthusiasts, and anyone who loves seeing their home state through a speculative lens.

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Genres

American Fiction, Fantasy Horror, Science Fiction Horror, Science Fiction Fantasy, Flash Fiction, Absurdist Fiction, and Anthologies

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Not part of a series

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Publication Date

Apr 21, 2026

Page Length

215 pages

Available Formats

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Author

James Blakey is a three-time finalist for the Short Mystery Fiction Society's Derringer Award, winning in 2019 for his story "The Bicycle Thief." He leads critique groups in Harrisonburg, Charlottesville, and Shenandoah County. His paranormal thriller SUPERSTITION was published by City Owl Press in the fall of 2024. When James isn’t writing, he's on the hiking trail—he’s climbed forty of the fifty US state high points—or bike-camping his way up and down the East Coast. He lives in Broadway, Virginia.