Category: IU Flash Fiction Challenge

Get Your Flash Fiction Vote On

It’s Wednesday, and that means Indies Unlimited readers get 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 entrant deserves to be this week's flash fiction star?

  • Sherri Cook Woosley (38%, 20 Votes)
  • Ed Drury (23%, 12 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (15%, 8 Votes)
  • alkaplan (10%, 5 Votes)
  • Marjorie McCoy (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (4%, 2 Votes)
  • RG Bud Phelps (2%, 1 Votes)
  • vickie johnstone (2%, 1 Votes)
  • stefanbolz (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 52

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceeded the 250 word limit were eliminated from the poll.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Amish Hit Job

Photo by K. S. Brooks

Seth and Amos and I saw the fancy rig waiting outside as we walked up. The driver sat there stoically, waiting for his passenger to return.

There was no mistaking it. This was the Amish mafia. Somebody must’ve failed to show up to the midnight barn raising.

Now there would be a shunning going on – a brutal shunning, indeed. To our everlasting shame, we averted our eyes and quickly walked by.

Yet, we were not to escape unscathed. As we turned the corner, we saw the carriage start our way. The driver’s eyes bore at us. Just when it seemed there was no escape…

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: Amish Hit Job”

Dick Waters Returns to the Flash Fiction Victory Circle

Lots of good entries this week, but flash fiction veteran Dick Waters claims victory as 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:

Continue reading “Dick Waters Returns to the Flash Fiction Victory Circle”

Flash Fiction Challenge Voting

I can’t believe you remembered THIS and forgot to vote in the flash fiction contest.

It’s Wednesday, and that means Indies Unlimited readers get to choose the next Flash Fiction Star. Let’s take a look at some of those puppies.

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 choose as this week's flash fiction star?

  • Dick Waters (36%, 24 Votes)
  • Marjorie McCoy (21%, 14 Votes)
  • Laurie Boris (11%, 7 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (11%, 7 Votes)
  • Jacqueline Hopkins (9%, 6 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (6%, 4 Votes)
  • Faye Hollidaye (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Morgen Bailey (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Per Holbo (2%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 66

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceeded the 250 word limit were eliminated from the poll.