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Flash Fiction Challenge: Hell Comes to Breakfast

The good-looking guy on my right is Valentin Karmanov. He’s an FSB agent and my best contact in the Russian intelligence community.

Lately, the information he’s gotten for me has turned out to be not so good. Our station chief thinks maybe the Russians are onto him.

I was concerned as well. I should have been more concerned. I did not make the older guy in the shades to my left, but I saw a reflection in Valentin’s sunglasses of the guy making a move for his gun.

The station chief always insists there be no gun play in public venues. Sometimes you don’t get what you want.

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: Hell Comes to Breakfast”

Writers’ Village International Short Fiction Award

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Any genre of prose fiction may be submitted up to 3000 words, except playscripts and poetry. Entries are welcomed world-wide. Winners will be awarded the title ‘Winner, the Writers’ Village International Short Fiction Award 2013’ and see their work showcased online. All contestants gain a helpful critique of their story, win or lose – a feature thought to be unique among low-fee writing contests.

Prizes: First prize, $1600; Second prize, $400; Runner-up (5), $80.00

Reading fee: $24

Deadline is November 30, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.

Flash Fiction Challenge: Betrayed

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Captain Benedict halted the column at the crest and waited for Mr. Morton to return from scouting ahead.

The men’s nerves were on edge after a long hard day. The extra vigilance of being deep in enemy territory adds considerably to the heavy burden of surviving in the wilderness.

When Morton finally rode up, we could see him exchanging a few words with the captain. I saw the scout pointing off to the passage at the Northwest. Then Captain Benedict pulled out his pistol and shot Morton right in the head.

I swallowed hard and wondered whether Morton had betrayed us or if the Captain had gone mad. There was no comfort in either answer.

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: Betrayed”

FemFlash 2013 – Feminist Writing Competition

Mookychick’s FEMFLASH 2013 competition seeks flash fiction about feminism in all of its aspects. Open to all citizens of earth.

Prizes:  First prize: £50 (or your country’s equivalent); Runner-Up: £25 (or your country’s equivalent), plus publication. Winners will also receive a one-year digital subscription to BUST magazine.

Reading fee: Zip. Nada. It’s free.

Deadline is October 26, 2013. For more information, please visit their website.

Indies Unlimited is pleased to provide this contest information for the convenience of our readers. We do not, however, endorse this or any contest/competition. Entrants should always research a competition prior to entering.