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Get Your Flash Fiction Vote On

It’s time for Indies Unlimited readers to choose the next Flash Fiction Star. 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 will close tomorrow at 5 PM, so act quickly, while supplies last!

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.

 

Who wrote the best flash fiction entry this week?

  • Dick C. Waters (48%, 83 Votes)
  • Robert K. Blechman (35%, 61 Votes)
  • Ed Drury (8%, 13 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (5%, 9 Votes)
  • alkaplan (3%, 5 Votes)
  • James Mender (1%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 172

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

Flash Fiction Challenge: Dream Vacation

Photo by K.S. Brooks

It was the best time of my life. It wasn’t even a proper vacation – just an extra long weekend. I had practically no money, but I had managed to fall in with a fun crowd of people who bought me dinner and drinks. We went out clubbing and I met the most amazingly beautiful girl.

She and I strolled on the moonlit beach. We talked about everything. The sun came up and she was still there, as beautiful as ever. When I looked in her eyes I knew I never wanted to be anywhere but here or with anyone but her. It was a perfect moment.

“Johnson! Wake up, boy.” I heard the coarse voice of the guard. He clanged his club against the cell door. “You ain’t forgot what day it is, have you? It’s FRY-day. Get it? They’re gonna fry you today.”

I got it. Not that it mattered anymore. This wasn’t my first go-around, and it probably wouldn’t be my last. I smiled at the guard and made a mental note: You’re next, Sarge.

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: Dream Vacation”

Get Your Flash Fiction Vote On

It’s Wednesday, and that means Indies Unlimited readers get to choose the next Flash Fiction Star.

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 will close tomorrow at 5 PM, so act quickly, while supplies last!

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.

 

Which entrant deserves to be this week's flash fiction star?

  • Sherri Cook Woosley (38%, 20 Votes)
  • Ed Drury (23%, 12 Votes)
  • Jon Jefferson (15%, 8 Votes)
  • alkaplan (10%, 5 Votes)
  • Marjorie McCoy (6%, 3 Votes)
  • Rich Meyer (4%, 2 Votes)
  • RG Bud Phelps (2%, 1 Votes)
  • vickie johnstone (2%, 1 Votes)
  • stefanbolz (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 52

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NOTE: Entrants whose submissions exceeded the 250 word limit were eliminated from the poll.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Amish Hit Job

Photo by K. S. Brooks

Seth and Amos and I saw the fancy rig waiting outside as we walked up. The driver sat there stoically, waiting for his passenger to return.

There was no mistaking it. This was the Amish mafia. Somebody must’ve failed to show up to the midnight barn raising.

Now there would be a shunning going on – a brutal shunning, indeed. To our everlasting shame, we averted our eyes and quickly walked by.

Yet, we were not to escape unscathed. As we turned the corner, we saw the carriage start our way. The driver’s eyes bore at us. Just when it seemed there was no escape…

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: Amish Hit Job”