Category: IU Flash Fiction Challenge

Flash Fiction Challenge: Win, Lose or Run

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Today might be Eddie’s last chance. He ran out of money a long time ago. He ran out of things to hock and pawn and sell a long time ago. He ran out of friends he could borrow from.

Aunt Sadie wouldn’t miss a few twenties from her purse though. Anyway, today is a sure thing. He’d pay her back. He’d pay Big Vinnie back. Everything would be okay again.

Today would be different. This would be his day. He could see the horse he picked really wanted to win. It was right there in his eye: winner. Eddie could feel the electricity in the air. He could feel victory deep down in his bones. He always could.

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: Win, Lose or Run”

Flash Fiction Winner: Marc Mimouni

Today we’re pleased to announce Marc Mimouni as the winner of the Indies Unlimited weekly Flash Fiction competition.

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 Marc, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Flash Fiction Winner: Marc Mimouni”

Weekly Flash Fiction Poll

The time has arrived for Indies Unlimited readers to begin voting in this week’s Flash Fiction Competition.

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!

Who wrote your favorite entry for this week's flash fiction competition?

  • Marc Mimouni (50%, 38 Votes)
  • Robert K. Blechman (24%, 18 Votes)
  • Dick C Waters (18%, 14 Votes)
  • Brian Beam (5%, 4 Votes)
  • Hughster (3%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 76

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The poll will be open until 5:00 PM (Pacific Daylight Time) Thursday

 

Flash Fiction Challenge: Drifter

Photo by K.S. Brooks

There are days when working in the Forestry Service is quiet and peaceful. There are days when you fight fires.

Then there are days like this. Just a little canoe filled with supplies and a small dog drifting down the river.

Maybe this is the dog version of Moses. Maybe somebody forgot to tie off. Maybe there has been some trouble upstream. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Drifter”