Category: IU Flash Fiction Challenge

Flash Fiction Challenge: Goodbye Cable Guy

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Gus was an old dog and very good with people. Most of the time, he completely ignored them.

It was surprising to see how he went after the cable guy. It was so out of character, and I couldn’t stop him.

The poor cable guy yelled and screamed and Gus lunged and attacked him over and over, til the man fell backwards out of the bedroom window. Even then, I wondered if Gus was going to jump out right after him.

Then I looked down at the body splayed out on the walk six stories below and I understood. That was no cable guy, and it was just beginning…

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: Goodbye Cable Guy”

Renee Pierce-Williams: This Week’s Flash Fiction Star

This week, Renee Pierce-Williams’ entry was chosen by readers as the favorite in the Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge. Congrats, Renee!

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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Our Weekly Flash Fiction Challenge Poll

Who will be this week’s Flash Fiction Star? The time has arrived once again for IU readers to choose their favorite entry from this week’s flash fiction challenge.

We had a number of great entries. 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.

 

Who is your choice for this week's Flash Fiction Star?

  • Renee Pierce Williams (54%, 26 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (13%, 6 Votes)
  • Krista Tibbs (10%, 5 Votes)
  • Yvonne Hertzberger (8%, 4 Votes)
  • Marjorie McCoy (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Aron Joice (4%, 2 Votes)
  • RG Bud Phelps (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Tom Kepler (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Michael Allen (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 48

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: When I Grow Up

Photo by K.S. Brooks

I wonder what kind of dog I’ll be when I grow up. Maybe I’ll be an athlete and join the ball and Frisbee crowd at the park.

Maybe I’ll be a sportsman, trailing dangerous game through the fields and forests.

Oh! I know what I’ll be…

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: When I Grow Up”