Tag: Flash Fiction challenge

Flash Fiction: Your Vote Counts

The time of choosing is at hand. Who will be the next Flash Fiction Star? We had a number of great submissions this week. Kudos to all the entrants. Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your fave then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Remember, all our winners will be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. So, support your fellow writers and participate in this week’s voting, then spread the word, bang the drums, and share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.

Polls close tomorrow at 5 PM.

 

Who penned your favorite flash fiction entry this week?

  • A.V. Carden (36%, 29 Votes)
  • Dick Waters (25%, 20 Votes)
  • Sherry Molteni (20%, 16 Votes)
  • Lynne Cantwell (11%, 9 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (6%, 5 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (2%, 2 Votes)

Total Voters: 81

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: Freedom Jump

Photo by K. S. Brooks

The prison was on an island with vicious impenetrable jungle on one side and on the other, a 200 foot cliff that stood above a savage surf. The inmates called it the Freedom Jump.

No one had ever escaped from the island, but that didn’t mean it was impossible to find freedom. Death is, after all, a kind of freedom.

Ramone had managed to tunnel below the walls of the main prison and had made his way to the Freedom Jump. But he had a plan that involved something other than death.

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. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Freedom Jump”

Flash Fiction: Vote ’em Up!

Ladies and gentlemen, it is time once again to choose. Who will be the next Flash Fiction Star? We had a number of great submissions this week. Kudos to all the entrants. Check out this week’s entries here. Vote for your fave then use those share buttons at the bottom of the post to spread the word.

Remember, all our winners will be included in the next edition of the IU Flash Fiction Anthology. So, support your fellow writers and participate in this week’s voting, then spread the word, bang the drums, and share the link to let everyone know the vote is on.

Polls close tomorrow at 5 PM.

 

Who wrote your favorite flash fiction entry this week?

  • Matt J Pike (56%, 19 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (21%, 7 Votes)
  • Carol Wyer (12%, 4 Votes)
  • AL Kaplan (12%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 34

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: Toucan Rescue

Photo by K.S. Brooks

The toucans calmly regarded the human on the ground. He seemed in a terrible hurry about something.

“Well, that one’s making an awful racket,” said Sam.

“He looks as if he’s trying to run away from something.” Winona replied. “Maybe he’s frightened of those humans behind him.”

“Ground dwellers are such ridiculous creatures.” Sam snorted derisively.

“I feel a bit sorry for him. They have such pitiful little beaks, can’t fly a lick – I’ve really no idea how they manage to feed themselves at all. Perhaps we should help the poor thing.”

“Oh really, Winona! You do carry on so. It’s only a human, after all. Besides, even if he outruns those others, he’s headed straight for that Jaguar.”

Sam’s indifference aside, Winona took flight to see what she could do about it.

“Winona!” Sam called after her. “I’m not coming along this time. Do you hear me?” He shuffled from one foot to the other, agitated at the whole situation. Why can’t we ever just enjoy a quiet breakfast? I’m going to sit right here. You are on your own, old girl.

He shifted once more and ran his elegant beak down the length of his wing. As if there aren’t enough humans. Ridiculous. He craned his neck, but could no longer see Winona or the running man. The little herd of angry humans was just passing below the tree. Well, perhaps I’ll go over and just have a look.

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. Continue reading “Flash Fiction Challenge: Toucan Rescue”