November 14 – November 27, 2019 Writing Prompt “Outer Space”
1200 word count: A story set in space, either on Mars or the international space station; must feature gold in some way, with a possibility of no return.
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October 31 – November 13, 2019 First Line Writing Prompt “I know this is going to sound crazy but…”
1200 word limit First Line Writing Prompt “I know this is going to sound crazy but…”
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Halloween Writing Prompt: October 22 – October 30, 2019 “The Not So Haunted Home for Sale”
Halloween Prompt: “The Not Haunted Home for Sale.” 1200 word count, Story Requirements: A pumpkin or pumpkin(s).
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Bonus: October 10 – October 24, 2019 Writing Prompt “I see and hear you”
Prompt: “I see and hear you.” A beautiful blind woman, shy and scared to leave the house, falls for the
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October 3 – October 16, 2019 Writing Prompt “Power Couple”
Prompt: “Power Couple” One man, one woman. On top of the world. Something happens that threatens to burn it all
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September 19 – October 2, 2019 Writing Prompt “Detective Trouble!”
Theme: Write a story about a detective and the various troubles he comes across when investigating a serious case. Story
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September 5 – September 18, 2019 Writing Prompt “One Week to Live”
Theme: You have 1 week to live, and you can do anything you want before the end…Anything! Story Requirements: None
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August 22 – September 4, 2019 Writing Prompt “Sometimes some things are better left unsaid.”
1st line contest: “Sometimes some things are better left unsaid.” *The first line can be finite as above, or there
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August 8- August 21, 2019 Writing Prompt “The Shadows”
Theme: The Shadows Story Requirements: You must include the following in your story: 1. A Wall 2. An article of
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July 25 – August 7, 2019 Writing Prompt “It’s all in the genes”
Theme: It’s all in the genes (in any sense or context – not a required phrase). Story Requirements: None Word
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July 11th – July 24, 2019 Flash Fiction First Line Contest “Traveling Through the Night”
Theme: Travelling Through the Night You can use any mode of transportation you like, it’s the journey that matters. Story
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June 27 July 10, 2019 Flash Fiction First Line Contest “What’s in a Name”
1200 word Flash Fiction First Line Contest, the story must start with the line: “She was five when she accidentally swallowed her name.”.
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June 13- June 26, 2019 Flash Fiction Last Line Contest “Taming the Wild Animal”
Theme: Taming the Wild Animal Story has to show an encounter with some kind of “wild” animal in or near
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May 30 – June 12, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “The Book that set the World on Fire – Image Inspired Prompt”
Theme: The Book That Set the World on Fire Many writers draw their inspiration from art or images. There are so
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May 16 – May 29, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest – “The Eavesdropper”
Theme: “The Eavesdropper” You or another character overhears a conversation where it is believed something horrible is going to happen.
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May 2 – May 15, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest – Dialogue Prompt “River Discussion”
Theme: Dialogue Prompt “River Discussion”
Two figures argue about six {insert whatever monetary item you like) they found down by the river.
Monetary items may be anything i.e. six gold coins, six rupees, six one hundred dollar bills, six silver chests full of riches. Whatever you want.
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April 18 – May 1, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest – First Person Prompt “The Man in Black”
Which character will you be? First person writing prompt:
A little girl is sitting on a train next to a man in black. “What do you do mister?” She asks him.
Taking off his sunglasses with a faint smile, he says, “I make bad people go away.”
April 4 – April 17, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Train”
Theme: The Story Takes Place on a Train You must use ONE of these 3 scenarios in your story. There’s
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Extended!! March 14 – April 3, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “Impulse Buy”
Theme: Impulse Buy An impulse buy leads to a life changing event. Word Count: 1,200
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February 28 – March 13, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Dark and Stormy”
Theme: 1st line contest The story must start with: “It was a dark, stormy night.” These words will NOT count towards
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February 14- February 27, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Jail”
Theme: Jail. Must include these three sentences somewhere in the story: “Well this is a nice change of scenery.” “It’s
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January 31 – February 13, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “The Goodbye Letter”
Theme: The Goodbye Letter Your story should be a goodbye letter written from one character to another. It can be
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January 17 – January 30, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “What’s Really Going On?”
Theme: What’s really going on?
Strange events have taken place, at home, work, a restaurant, anywhere you choose, that doesn’t make sense. What’s really going on?
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January 3 – January 16, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “The Girl in the White Dress – Image Inspired Prompt”
Theme: The Girl in the White Dress Many writers draw their inspiration from art or images. This one captivated me,
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December 20, 2018 – January 2, 2019 Flash Fiction Contest “New Year’s Eve”
Theme: New Year’s Eve Stories must take place on New Year’s Eve, the rest is up to you. Story Requirements: Glitter
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December 6 – December 19, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “A Christmas Miracle”
Theme: A Christmas Miracle. Stories must end with the line: “With that, he/she walked into the snowstorm, never looking back.”. (Does
Read moreWINNER November 15 – December 5, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Sports”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Shot by Roy York 2nd Place: Twenty-nine Seconds by Ken Cartisano
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CONTEST EXTENDED!! November 15 – December 5, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Sports”
Theme: Sports. Expound, satirically perhaps, on your favorite sport. Word Count: 1,200
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WINNER November 1 – November 14, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Something Strange”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Your future is calling… by Roy York 2nd Place: Scared Of by Anindita
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November 1 – November 14, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Something Strange”
Theme: Something Strange The story must start with: (I)(He)(She)(They)(We)(It)(A Name)(The) … knew there was something strange…” Requirement: NO spaceships in
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WINNER October 18 – October 31, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Lighthouse”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: One Must Look with the Heart by Sarig Levin 2nd Place: Sea
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October 18 – October 31, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Lighthouse”
Theme: The lighthouse On a dark and stormy night a visitor arrives at the lighthouse. Required Elements: Crashing Waves (actual
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WINNER October 4 – October 17, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Twins”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Inferior Twin by Carrie Zylka 2nd Place: A Coin by Phil Town
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October 4 – October 17, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Twins”
Theme: Twins The wrong twin goes on to win the highest reward and accolades at the expense, sweat, and toil of
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WINNER September 20 – October 3, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The End of the World”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Picket Fence by Phil Town 2nd Place: It Started in the
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September 20 – October 3, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The End of the World”
Theme: The End of the World. As in apocalypse; NOT a teenager’s lament such as, “If I can’t go to
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WINNER September 12 – September 26 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Trunk” (Bonus)
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Explanations by Roy York 2nd Place: The Trunk: The Mystery of the Magic
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September 12 – September 26 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Trunk” (Bonus)
Theme: First Line Prompt. Your story must begin with the following 27 words: She lifted the hood of the trunk, bracing
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WINNER September 6- September 19, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Return”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The True Believer by Victor Ostrovsky 2nd Place: Missing by Lisa Cowan
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September 6- September 19, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Return”
Theme: Return (any meaning) Any genre or style, but has to have a happy/upbeat ending. Must use these four words directly: ‘suit,
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WINNER August 23- September 6, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Wedding”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Chemistry by Tobie Ward 2nd Place: Wedding Belle by Roy York
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August 23 – September 5, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Wedding”
Theme: Wedding. Must contain- Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Word Count: 1,200
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WINNER August 9- August 22, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Travel”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Dream Destination by Phil Town 2nd Place: Growing Up by Roy York
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August 9- August 22, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Travel”
Theme: Travel You take a trip to any location you choose. Describe the scenery, the people, and the social system in
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WINNER July 26 – August 8, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Loss”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Perpetuity – Alice Nelson 2nd Place: Church at the Top of the
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July 26 – August 8, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Loss”
Theme: Loss. It can be loss of something precious to you in your life, person, object, position in society or
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WINNER July 12 – July 25, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “A Branch”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Root and Branch – Andy Lake 2nd Place: Curiosity – Dean
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July 12 – July 25, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “A Branch”
Theme: A Branch. Any kind at all: tree, creek, service, etc. Required Elements: Must contain the following stand-alone sentence somewhere
Read moreWINNER June 28 – July 11Flash Fiction Contest “Refugee”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Safety of the Shore – Charlotte Williams 2nd Place: For A
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June 28 – July 11, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Refugee”
Theme: The Refugee. Any context. Required Elements: a choice. Word Count: 1,200
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WINNER June 14 – June 27 Flash Fiction Contest “Pet Peeves”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: The Wisdom of My Mum – Andy Lake 2nd Place: Where
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June 14 – June 27 Flash Fiction Contest “Pet Peeves”
Theme: Pet peeve(s); noun; informal Something that a person finds especially annoying. Personal vexation Word Count: 1,200
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May 31 – June 13, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Quarantine”
The theme for this contest is Quarantine. Use it however you like, but someone, or something, must have been, is, or will be in quarantine. The word count: 1,200.
Read moreWINNERS of the May 31– June 13, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Quarantine”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Phil Town – Into the Sea 2nd Place: Maud Harris –
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WINNER of the May 24 – June 6, 2018 Bonus Flash Fiction Contest “But You Promised”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: J. H. O’Rourke – <http://fiction.wwocz.net/blog/2018-flash-fiction-contest-but-you-promised-bonus/#comment-6539>The New Girl 2nd Place: Carrie Zylka
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May 24 – June 6, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “But You Promised” (Bonus)
1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “But you promised…”, a character has to break a promise they made years ago to a loved one.
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WINNER of the May 17 – May 30, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Artificial Intelligence”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: J. H. O’Rourke – Emotionless 2nd Place: Carrie Zylka – Angry
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May 17 – May 30, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Artificial Intelligence”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: Artificial Intelligence, and/or Virtual Reality. There are NO other
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May 4 – May 16, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Styx”
This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Styx”. Take the viewpoint of the bidder, take the viewpoint of the main character, take the viewpoint of the victim (if she’s an assassin or death reaper), just have fun with it.
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WINNER Flash Fiction Contest “Elements”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Liz Fisher – Identical 2nd Place: Janet Surrusco – Moving
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! April 12- May 2, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Elements”
Theme: Elements Story Requirements: Your story must contain these 3 elements: Identical Twins, a party invitation, and a Locked closet.
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WINNER of the 2018 Bonus Flash Fiction Contest “Eclipse”
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Charles Lilburn –Total Eclipses are Totally Cool 2nd Place: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! April 5 – April 25, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Eclipse” (Bonus)
1200 word bonus flash fiction contest “Eclipse”, the story must include a secret.
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March 29 – April 12, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Deadly Sin”
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Deadly Sin”, the theme must incorporate any one of the seven deadly sins; Gluttony, Sloth, Greed, Envy, Lust, Wrath or Pride. Story must be in fable form with a moral ending
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WINNER March 21 – April 4, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “White Horse” (Bonus)
And without further ado the Winner is… 1st Place: Wendy Edsall-Kerwin – A Tale in Three Colors 2nd Place: Charles Lilburn
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March 21 – April 4, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “White Horse” (Bonus)
1500 word bonus flash fiction contest “White Horse”, the story must include a woman of high/noble/royal birth and a white horse (can be literal or theoretical).
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March 15 – March 28, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Spring”
Theme: ‘Spring’ (any meaning of the word, but it must have an important part to play in the story –
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March 7 – March 21, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Harbor” (Bonus)
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “The Harbor”, the story must start with the paragraph: “It was dark. Not pitch black, but some gray darkness that barely allowed shapes to form. All I could smell was the tang of seaweed, all I could hear was the breaking of waves.”.
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March 1 – March 14, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Socks”
1200 word Flash Fiction Contest “Socks”. The story must end with the words, “never again” and must include image, motif, and/or symbol of SOCKS.
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February 15 – February 28, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “What’s in the Attic”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “What’s in the Attic”. Story Requirements: An elderly man
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February 1 – February 14, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Fence”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fence”. 1. a physical barrier either existing or in
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January 18 – January 31, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “The Ride”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Ride”. Requirement Element: Something or someone fragile or
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January 4 – January 17, 2018 Flash Fiction Contest “Murder at Midnight”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Murder at Midnight”.
Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation.
Word Count: 1,200
DEADLINE EXTENSION!! November 24 – December 31, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Elements”
This will be our final contest of 2017. We would like to thank all of you who have participated, and
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SECOND DEADLINE EXTENTION! October 26 – November 22, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Post Apocalyptic”
Flash Fiction Contest “Post Apocalyptic”, a writing prompt with required elements and a specific word count. These writing prompts help us hone our craft and keep us fresh.
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October 12- October 25, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Stuck in an Elevator”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Stuck in an Elevator”. Story Requirements: You are stuck
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September 28 – October 11, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Fire”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Fire”. Story Requirements: ‘Fire’ (any meaning of the word).
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September 14 – September 27, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Tragedy”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “tragedy”. Story Requirements: completely open to writers interpretation. Word
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August 24 – September 13, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “The Letter”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Letter”. Story Requirements: A teacher finds a letter in
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Writing Prompt “Train Station”
A “just for fun” writing prompt to get your creativity going.
The prompt is “Train Station” and can be up to 2,000 words.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: August 3 – August 23, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “The Service”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Service”. Story Requirements: could be military service, could
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July 20 – Aug 3, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Happiness”
(Painting: “Happiness Costs No Money” by Gideon Fasola) Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “Happiness”.
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Bonus Flash Fiction Last Line Contest “Unexpected” – to introduce the new gift card incentive!
Last line flash fiction contest. Submit a story in this bonus 30 day contest for your chance to win either a Starbucks or a Kindle Gift Card.
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July 6 – July 19, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Snakes”
Theme: This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “snakes”. Story Requirements: Can be singular or plural, but
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June 15- July 5, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Conspiracy”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Conspiracy”. Stories could involve a current/known conspiracy, or one you’ve
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(DEADLINE EXTENDED!!) May 25 – JUNE 14, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “The Crow & The Owl”
This post is for stories related to the contest theme: “The Crow & The Owl”. Participants must write a story
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(DEADLINE EXTENDED!!) May 4- May 24, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Obsession”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Obsession”. Folks, this prompt is wide open. You can take
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April 20- May 3, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “The Elephant In The Room”
Can you write a short story about the “Elephant in the Room”? An English-language metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem or risk no one wants to discuss, or a condition of groupthink no one wants to challenge.
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April 6- April 19, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “The Devil”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “The Devil”. It is believed in some cultures that if
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March 23 – April 5, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Clouds”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Clouds”. The clouds can be storm clouds, chem trails,
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March 9- March 22, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Night Photography”
This post is for stories related to the Contest theme: “Night Photography.” Contest theme: “Night Photography”. This theme is wide
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February 16 – March 8, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Time”
New short story contest theme: “Time”.
Anything to do with time. A watch maker; a clock tower; time travel; a historical era, the essence of a musical arrangement; a pocket watch; a deadline, (as in a limited time), a rare opportunity (one-time only). Etc., etc.
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February 2- February 15, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Sequels”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Sequels.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
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January 19 – February 1, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “Dreamcatcher”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Dreamcatcher.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can be
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January 5 – January 18, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “A Fresh Start”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Fresh Start.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
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December 15, 2016 – January 4, 2017 Flash Fiction Contest “A Christmas Tale”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “A Christmas Tale.” The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread
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Story Thread: December 1- December 14, 2016 Flash Fiction Contest “The Day After”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “The Day After.” Your story must take place after some
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Story Thread: November 17- November 30, 2016 Flash Fiction Contest “Irreconcilable Differences”
This post is for STORIES related to the Contest theme: “Irreconcilable Differences”. The link to the LinkedIn Comment Thread can
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Story Thread: November 3- November 16, 2016 Flash Fiction Contest “The Main Character is Physically Impaired”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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Story Thread: October 20 – November 2, 2016 Flash Fiction Contest “Chance Encounter”
The LinkedIn Comment Thread can be found here.
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