Flash Fiction Challenge: Playhouse Poltergeist

Photo by K.S. Brooks

It is her first performance in this theater. She has heard the stories about him, the one who sits in the sealed box—the box no one is supposed to be able to enter.

Some say his appearance is a good omen; others that it spells certain doom for the production.

She wonders if he will appear tonight and what his presence will portend.

In 250 words or less, tell me a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Playhouse Poltergeist”

This Week’s Flash Fiction Winner: Betsy A. Riley

The winner of the Indies Unlimited weekly Flash Fiction competition is Betsy A. Riley.

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.

Congratulations to Betsy, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “This Week’s Flash Fiction Winner: Betsy A. Riley”

Flash Fiction Challenge Vote

The time has come for Indies Unlimited readers to choose this week’s winner. On behalf of the IU staff, we want to thank the entrants for doing such a great job with the writing prompt and the merciless constraints of the exercise.

You may review the entries here. Please spread the word and encourage your friends to vote by using the share buttons at the bottom of the post!

Choose your favorite from this week's flash fiction entries:

  • Betsy A. Riley (33%, 15 Votes)
  • James A. Cunningham 1 (20%, 9 Votes)
  • Matt Valenti (20%, 9 Votes)
  • Brian Beam (13%, 6 Votes)
  • Pam Logan (11%, 5 Votes)
  • Bill Stephens (4%, 2 Votes)
  • James A. Cunningham 2 (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 46

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Flash Fiction Challenge: Friend or Foe

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Being a guardian isn’t easy. My people are remarkably unaware. I honestly don’t know how they ever got along without me. I rarely see them sniff anything—not even each other.

And here is another situation. There comes a stranger and what do my people do? They make goo-goo sounds at it. Really? That is the first impression you want to make?

Cats are notoriously psychotic. There is no telling what this character is up to. I guess I’ll have to check this out myself.

In 250 words or less, tell me a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Friend or Foe”