Category: IU Flash Fiction Challenge

Which Story Gets Your Vote?

Vote5It’s time again to vote for the story which should win the honor of Flash Fiction Champion this week. Just pick the story which you think steals it (that’s a pun – Purse Snatcher – get it?) and cast your vote below.

Remember, the winning entries will all be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology.

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.

Which Flash Fiction entry gets your vote?

  • Victoria Ann Carr (34%, 28 Votes)
  • Nina Fortmeyer (33%, 27 Votes)
  • Candi Runyon (7%, 6 Votes)
  • Samuel R Choy (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Lois Nelsen Lewandowski (5%, 4 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Randy L. Austin (4%, 3 Votes)
  • N E Chenier (4%, 3 Votes)
  • Bjoern Gabler (4%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 82

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: Purse Snatcher

columbus new providence bahamas 1984The punk grabbed the old lady’s purse and ran up those steps like a monkey on crack. A little crowd of tourists gathered around as the old woman yelled at me to do something.

I’m at least thirty years older and a good fifty pounds heavier than him. I don’t do foot chases any more.

Looking up at the steps, I just smile. “Oh don’t worry. He’ll be coming back this way in a moment.”

I know something he doesn’t know.

In 250 words or less, write a story incorporating the elements in the picture and/or the written prompt above. Do not include the prompt in your entry. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level. No religious, political, or racy entries, please.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.

On Wednesday afternoon, we will open voting to the public with an online poll for the best writing entry accompanying the photo. Voting will be open until 5:00 PM Thursday.

On Friday afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.

Kathryn El-Assal Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

Kathryn El-Assal is the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

The winning entry is rewarded with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.

Without further ado, here’s the winning entry:

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Which Story Is Your Favorite?

Vote5Wow. Eighteen entries this week. That might be a record! Now we need your help, our trusty IU readers, determining which story should win the honor of Flash Fiction Champion this week.

Remember, the winning entries will all be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology.

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.

Which "Flowers for Her" story was your favorite?

  • Kathryn El-Assal (32%, 43 Votes)
  • Leland Dirks (27%, 36 Votes)
  • Pattyann McCarthy (10%, 14 Votes)
  • Joan Childs (8%, 11 Votes)
  • Jcc Keith (6%, 8 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (4%, 5 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (3%, 4 Votes)
  • B. Gabler (2%, 3 Votes)
  • Jenny Harrison (1%, 2 Votes)
  • Jannis Styles (1%, 2 Votes)
  • Timothy Wan (1%, 2 Votes)
  • Nancy Chenier (1%, 2 Votes)
  • Sally Cooke (1%, 2 Votes)
  • Nancy Gauthier (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Amanda Stadler (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Elia (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Venkatesh Iyer (0%, 0 Votes)
  • Lauren Hodge (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 135

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