Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Migration

bosque del apache migrationl 1998
Photo copyright K. S. Brooks. Do not use without attribution.

Use the photograph above as the inspiration for your flash fiction story. Write whatever comes to mind (no sexual, political, or religious stories, jokes, or commentary, please) and after you PROOFREAD it, submit it as your entry in the comments section below. There will be no written prompt.


Welcome to the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. In 250 words or less, write a story incorporating the elements in the picture at left.  The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Writing Prompt: Migration”

Kindle Unlimited Friday – Free July eBooks

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Thrifty Thursday: Hot Winter Savings

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Which “Paradise?” Flash Fiction Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s that time again…time to choose your favorite flash fiction story of the week! It’s all up to you now – only one can win Flash Fiction Readers’ Choice Champion honors. It’s super easy – choose your favorite and cast your vote below.

Check out this week’s entries here. Make your decision, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time. If the poll doesn’t close on time, any votes received after 5 pm will be removed.

Which "Paradise?" Flash Fiction Story Should Win the Readers' Choice Award This Week?

  • Howard Johnson (45%, 18 Votes)
  • Rachel Bennett Steury (18%, 7 Votes)
  • A. L. Kaplan (15%, 6 Votes)
  • Judith Garcia (10%, 4 Votes)
  • Dusty May Jane (5%, 2 Votes)
  • Biswajit Mukhopadhyay (3%, 1 Votes)
  • John D. Ottini (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Joe Wocoski (3%, 1 Votes)
  • Luigi Silvestri (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 40

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit will be disqualified even if they win. ONE VOTE PER PERSON, please. Duplicate votes will be deleted. The results displayed above are unofficial until verified by administration.