Category: IU Flash Fiction Challenge

Week 14 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: David Antrobus

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 14th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

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.

A total of 51 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 28% of those votes) is our very own David Antrobus.

Congratulations to David, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the celebratory bats) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 14 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: David Antrobus”

Week 14 Flash Fiction Contest Voting

Vote!The time has arrived for IU readers to begin voting in this week’s Flash Fiction Competition. On behalf of the IU staff, I want to thank all the entrants for doing such a great job with the writing prompt and the merciless constraints of the exercise.

This week, there are six entries from which to choose. 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!

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

Vote for your favorite entry in the week 14 flash fiction contest:

  • David Antrobus (55%, 28 Votes)
  • Laurie Boris (29%, 15 Votes)
  • Dick Waters (6%, 3 Votes)
  • John B Badd (6%, 3 Votes)
  • RG Bud Phelps (4%, 2 Votes)
  • Nicola (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 51

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Week 14 Flash Fiction Competition: Og Hunts

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Og is not the best hunter in the tribe. In fact, he hunts alone now because the others feel he brings them bad luck.

In truth, it does always seem as if Og manages to step on a dry twig at just the the wrong moment, or to sneeze, or to get overanxious and throw his rock too soon—way too soon.

He needs to make a kill today and bring back some meat to show the others he is a capable hunter. He sees the deer and gets ready to make his move. I kind of have the feeling something will go comically wrong here.

In 250 words or less, tell me 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. Continue reading “Week 14 Flash Fiction Competition: Og Hunts”

Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 13th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

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.

A total of 94 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 49% of those votes) is: Contestant #3 our very own JD Mader.

Congratulations to JD, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the hounds) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader”