Tag: writing exercise

Week 15 Flash Fiction Challenge Winner: J.L. Murray

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 15th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded 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.

A total of 138 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 26% of those votes) is J. L. Murray.

Congratulations to J. L., and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the flying monkeys) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 15 Flash Fiction Challenge Winner: J.L. Murray”

Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader

Today we’re pleased to announce the winner of the 13th weekly Flash Fiction competition at Indies Unlimited.

The winning entry is rewarded 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.

A total of 94 votes were cast in the contest this week. The winner (with 49% of those votes) is: Contestant #3 our very own JD Mader.

Congratulations to JD, and thanks to everyone who participated – excellent entries! Now, without further ado, (release the hounds) here’s the winning entry: Continue reading “Week 13 Flash Fiction Contest Winner: JD Mader”

Weekly Flash Fiction Competition: Losing It All

Photo by K.S. Brooks

She came to the casino to gamble. She gambled and lost. She lost everything. She ended her own life right there in the ladies room.

No one cared.

They are about to care.  Your character came here with a purpose. They took her from him and now he’s going to take something back. Continue reading “Weekly Flash Fiction Competition: Losing It All”

Week 12 Flash Fiction Contest: Nowhere

Photo by K.S. Brooks

The middle of nowhere. It’s 112° and your character has been on foot for hours already. Not one other vehicle has passed.

No food.

No water.

No shade.

What happened and what will happen?

In 250 words or less, tell me a story incorporating the elements in the picture. The 250 word limit will be strictly enforced. Continue reading “Week 12 Flash Fiction Contest: Nowhere”