Tag: Flash Fiction challenge

Flash Fiction Vote!

VOTE HEREOnce again, it’s Wednesday. That means it’s time to pick your favorite flash fiction entry from this week’s challenge. There are lots of good ones to choose from. Which one will win? That’s up to you! No pressure or anything, but the winning entries will all be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology.

Go ahead and take a look at this week’s entries here. Make your choice, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time.

Which author do you think had the best flash fiction entry this week?

  • Ralph L Angelo Jr (33%, 22 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (21%, 14 Votes)
  • D. John Watson (18%, 12 Votes)
  • Ann M. Piraino (12%, 8 Votes)
  • Michael Seese (9%, 6 Votes)
  • Glynis Smy (3%, 2 Votes)
  • Venkatesh Iyer (2%, 1 Votes)
  • MatoSka (2%, 1 Votes)
  • Benjamin Cook (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 66

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit are eliminated from the poll.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Sub Text

oct 2008 onondaca sub gaspe peninsulaWe found the derelict sub about 230 nautical miles off the coast of Virginia. She was just bobbing along on the surface, top hatch open and no sign of any crew.

She bore no number or insignia. Her instruments were strange, marked with unfamiliar characters and symbols.

When we towed her ashore, we could see the sides of the craft were emblazoned with glyphs reminiscent of those we’d seen in Mayan ruins. As Lassiter began to interpret the glyphs, I saw his face go pale…

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.

On Wednesday afternoon, 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 afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.

Rock That Flash Fiction Vote!

vote here1Hey, it’s Wednesday. That means it’s time to vote for your favorite flash fiction entry. We have some great ones to choose from in this week’s challenge. Which one will win? That’s up to you! No pressure or anything, but the winning entries will all be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology.

Go ahead and take a look at this week’s entries here. Make your choice, then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Voting polls close Thursday at 5 PM Pacific time.

Which entrant submitted your favorite flash fiction entry this week?

  • Arlene R. O'Neil (50%, 60 Votes)
  • S.A. Molteni (26%, 31 Votes)
  • Ed Drury (8%, 10 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (8%, 10 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (5%, 6 Votes)
  • Stephanie Johnson (2%, 2 Votes)
  • MatoSka Chikala (1%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 120

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceed the 250 word limit are eliminated from the poll.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Up, Up, and Away

hot air balloon near oswego ny oct 2008
Hot air balloon by K.S. Brooks

When Janus Yasoprovik was a boy, he dreamed of becoming a daredevil. Life’s currents did not carry him in that direction. He became an accountant.

But Janus was never one to let his day job get in the way of adventure. On every vacation, he would indulge his inner daredevil, in the most unaccountant-like activities he could contrive. From swimming with sharks to running with the bulls, Janus seemed intent on breaking every bone in his body. And he did. But of all Janus’ adventures, it is hard to top what happened on his ride in the hot air balloon…

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.

On Wednesday afternoon, 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 afternoon, the winner will be recognized as we post the winning entry along with the picture as a feature. Then, at year end, the winners will be featured in an anthology like this one. Best of luck to you all in your writing!

Entries only in the comment section. Other comments will be deleted. See HERE for additional information and terms.