Flash Fiction Challenge: The One That Got Away

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Another Thanksgiving has come and gone.The turkeys paid a heavy toll. Tululu has once more eluded the hunters, but decides enough is enough.

It is time for the turkeys to rise up and cast off the shackles of their oppressors. This ends now!

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 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on Tuesday, November 27th, 2012.

On Wednesday morning, 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 morning, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted.

Congrats to Flash Fiction Winner Yvonne Hertzberger

Our flash fiction champ this week is Yvonne Hertzberger. Congratulations to Yvonne, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries!

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 “Congrats to Flash Fiction Winner Yvonne Hertzberger”

Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Rocky patiently watched the picnic proceeding at a leisurely pace below. Lots of interesting treats down there for a clever raccoon.

The people would be no problem, of course. People were always easy to handle. They have terrible reaction time and most of them can’t even outrun a bear.

That little white dog down there was the only real problem. If these people would only quit eating for a bit and maybe go play fetch with Fido over there, Rocky might just get away with a nice snack. Then something unexpected happened… Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Rocky Raccoon”

Dick Waters Takes Flash Fiction Honors

Flash fiction heavyweight Dick Waters is the winner of our weekly Flash Fiction competition. Congratulations to Dick, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries!

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 Takes Flash Fiction Honors”