Flash Fiction Star of the Week: You’re the Judge!

You’ve seen the evidence.  Now it’s time to render your judgement. Which of the parties deserves to be crowned as the next Flash Fiction Star?

Remember, all our winners will be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. So, support your fellow writers and participate in this week’s voting, then spread the word, bang the drums, and share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.

Polls close tomorrow at 5 PM.

We had a number of great submissions this week. Kudos to all the entrants. Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your fave then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

 

Whose flash fiction entry do you choose as the best of the week?

  • Jon Jefferson (40%, 10 Votes)
  • Marjorie McCoy (32%, 8 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (16%, 4 Votes)
  • alkaplan (8%, 2 Votes)
  • Tom Kepler (4%, 1 Votes)
  • Doug Nelson (0%, 0 Votes)
  • kimatsafkhet (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 25

Loading ... Loading ...

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: The Strangest Adoption

Photo by K. S. Brooks

They had found him in the undergrowth, probably just where his mother had told him to stay. She did not ever return for him.

“Something must have happened to her. Maybe wolves – or hunters,” Tom said.

“Poor deer. We can’t just leave him here. Something will come along and eat him for certain,” said Henrietta.

Tom gave an indignant gobble. “What are we to do about it?”

“Let’s just see if he’ll come along with us,” she answered.

The little fawn followed Tom and Henrietta all day. Tom didn’t like it one bit. The fawn was clumsy and made too much noise. He was sure to attract trouble. Even so, it was clear Henrietta’s mind was made up.

In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.

Please keep language and subject matter to a PG-13 level.

Use the comment section below to submit your entry. Entries will be accepted until Tuesday at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: The Strangest Adoption”

Congrats to Marjorie McCoy, This Week’s Flash Fiction Star

Congratulations to Marjorie McCoy, who claims victory as the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.

The winning entry is recognized 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 story:

Continue reading “Congrats to Marjorie McCoy, This Week’s Flash Fiction Star”

Vote Here, Vote Now!

It’s that special day of the week: time for Indies Unlimited readers to choose the next Flash Fiction Star. Remember, all our winners will be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. So, support your fellow writers and participate in this week’s voting, then spread the word, bang the drums, and share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.

Polls will close tomorrow at 5 PM, so act quickly, while supplies last!

We had a number of great submissions this week. Kudos to all the entrants. Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your fave then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

 

Which author do you think wrote the best flash fiction entry this week?

  • Marjorie McCoy (48%, 20 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (24%, 10 Votes)
  • Kevin O. McLaughlin (19%, 8 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (10%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 42

Loading ... Loading ...

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