Week 18 Flash Fiction Challenge: Gold Fever

Photo by K.S. Brooks

Only two members of the expedition made it this far. Two turned back—two died along the way. These last two alone made it to the lost city of Quixtelopotec.

For a thousand years, the warriors of this fierce tribe tossed the golden jewelry of their vanquished enemies down this well as sacrifice to their God of War.

There will be riches beyond imagination. Far more than the two can carry, yet each will want it all. What happens next? Continue reading “Week 18 Flash Fiction Challenge: Gold Fever”

The CZP / Rannu Fund for Writers of Speculative Literature

The CZP / Rannu Fund for Writers of Speculative Literature is now accepting entries for its 2012 awards.

Entry fee: $10.00 CDN or U.S. fee per entry, or $15.00 CDN or U.S. to enter both fiction and poetry categories.

Submission period: March 1, 2012 – May 31, 2012.

For more information, please visit their website.

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Week 17 Flash Fiction Challenge Poll

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 9 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

Select your favorite entry for the week 17 Flash Fiction Challenge: A Chance Meeting

  • Terveen Gill (40%, 38 Votes)
  • J.L. Murray (18%, 17 Votes)
  • Ed Drury (17%, 16 Votes)
  • Linda Rae Blair (15%, 14 Votes)
  • Dick Waters (6%, 6 Votes)
  • Cheri Thacker (2%, 2 Votes)
  • Kay Weeks (1%, 1 Votes)
  • A. L. Kaplan (1%, 1 Votes)
  • Susan Mahoney (0%, 0 Votes)

Total Voters: 95

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Earlyworks Press Short Story Competition

Earlyworks Press Short Story Competition Earlyworks Press is now accepting submissions up to 8000 words for its 2012 Short Story Competition. The best entries will be published, and their authors will receive one complimentary copy of the anthology. 10-20 will be included, depending on length and quality. The entry fee is £5 per story up to 4000 words, and £10 for over 4000 words. The closing date is October 31st 2012.

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