A.V. Carden Returns to Win Flash Fiction Crown

A hearty congrats to A.V. Carden, whose entry won this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

The voter-selected story is recognized with a special feature here today and wins a place in our 2014 Flash Fiction Anthology, which will be published as an e-book when this year’s challenges are completed.

Without further ado, here’s the winning story:

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Flash Fiction Vote: Pick Your Fave

Heart ButtonIt’s Wednesday, and you know what that means. It is decision time. There are lots of great entries to choose from in this week’s challenge. Which one will prevail? That’s up to you! Look them over and cast your vote.

You can check out this week’s entries here. Make your choice, 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 author penned your favorite flash fiction entry this week?

  • AV Carden (33%, 21 Votes)
  • Yvonne Hertzberger (21%, 13 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (17%, 11 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (14%, 9 Votes)
  • DW Davis (8%, 5 Votes)
  • Sue Jochens (3%, 2 Votes)
  • PJ LaRue (2%, 1 Votes)
  • MathoSkaChikala (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Shannon Phillips (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 63

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit are eliminated from the poll.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Matchmaker

cowboy boots - by KS BrooksThey called old Pete Forrester’s hay barn “the matchmaker.” Legend was, if you spent the night in the barn, you’d meet your lady love the very next day.

I admit I scoffed at the notion, but country living can be lonely. I guess I figured I didn’t have nothing to lose and I wasn’t getting any younger.

One night, I sneaked over to old Pete’s place, nary believing anything would come of it…

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The Happy Amateur Wins Flash Fiction Challenge

This week’s vote resulted in a tie between T.D. McKinnon and Alexandra Palmer (The happy Amateur). As set forth in the rules, the win goes to the earlier entry.  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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