Celebrating Independent Authors
Congratulations to Jon Jefferson, who claims victory as the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The winning entry is recognized with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.
Without further ado, here’s the winning story:
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They had found him in the undergrowth, probably just where his mother had told him to stay. She did not ever return for him.
“Something must have happened to her. Maybe wolves – or hunters,” Tom said.
“Poor deer. We can’t just leave him here. Something will come along and eat him for certain,” said Henrietta.
Tom gave an indignant gobble. “What are we to do about it?”
“Let’s just see if he’ll come along with us,” she answered.
The little fawn followed Tom and Henrietta all day. Tom didn’t like it one bit. The fawn was clumsy and made too much noise. He was sure to attract trouble. Even so, it was clear Henrietta’s mind was made up.
In 250 words or less, tell us a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced.
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Congratulations to Marjorie McCoy, who claims victory as the readers’ choice in this week’s Indies Unlimited Flash Fiction Challenge.
The winning entry is recognized with a special feature here today and a place in our collection of winners which will be published as an e-book at year end.
Without further ado, here’s the winning story:
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I never liked flying. The pressure changes always gave me headaches and the way the turbulence buffeted the plane jangled my nerves. It was a little better on this flight. At first.
When I returned from the lavatory, I noticed a number of seats were empty that had not been before.
I sat down and resumed reading my book. When I looked up, more people were gone.
I nudged the shoulder of the man in the seat ahead of me and got no response. He was ice cold.
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: Thin Air”