Flash Fiction

Hello all!

I was thinking the other day about hosting a contest, and almost immediately I decided I wanted a flash fiction contest.

It doesn't require much explanation.

And subject is okay (though I prefer not to read erotice). I'm not going to give any length requirement, but keep in mind that it is flash fiction so it can't be too incredibly long.

Swearing is okay, but please use it tastefully.

I'm allowing prewrites, but I would prefer a fresh write.

Prizes:
1st place: 100
2nd place: 25
3rd place: 10

Any questions, feel free to ask!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on March 18, 2008
  • Rewards: Gold: 130, Silver: 50, Bronze: 25, Honorable mention: 6 people
  • Final notes:
    Thank you all for making this an amazing contest. I loved reading your stories, and you all really made this contest worthwhile. I upped the point values a bit (one of the advantages of commenting on your stories is that I earned more points to give), and added 6 honorable mentions. I'm sorry it took me so long to judge, but I had the most difficult time deciding between all the amazing stories. Here are the results.

    1st place: City of Angels
    2nd place: The Pros and Cons of Being Hit By A Transport Truck
    3rd place: Why I Don't Write Romance

    Honorable mentions (in no particular order):
    - Desperate. Call Me.
    - Hunter
    - The Knight
    - On Unfairness
    - Real Agony
    - Dragonaris - The Beginning - Chapter 1

    Thank you all again for making this an amazing contest.

Contest Winners

  1. City of Angels
    I stood looking out over Los Angeles watching the sun trying to set through the smog. This city must have been beautiful once, but not any
    by Kat222 800 words, 10 comments, on Apr 26 6:39 PM 2007. In Inspirational
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Error: Unable to find finalist item 148928, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  3. Why I Don't Write Romance
    They walked hand in hand down the path, the sun streaming through the trees casting soft shadows on them both...
    by DoozerDan 300 words, 344 comments, on Jan 24 11:02 PM 2008. In Horror, Humor, Love, Romance
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Error: Unable to find finalist item 148588, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  5. Hunter
    Ken Winters likes to hunt, but it's a pastime he keeps secret from everyone, everyone but his hunting partner, that is.
    by Valthus 1500 words, 10 comments, on Jun 1 2:57 AM 2008. In Crime, Dark, Fiction, Short story
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  6. The Knight
    There's a bruise forming on his jaw and a cut above his left eye that's bleeding a little. He'll have another scar to go along with the res
    by anxiously D 400 words, 11 comments, on Feb 27 4:45 PM 2008. In , Fiction, Gay, Oneshot
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. Error: Unable to find finalist item 149234, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  8. Real Agony
    by CorvusCornix 900 words, 12 comments, on Mar 11 11:59 AM 2008. In Adult, Dark, Depression, Inspirational, Pain, Society, War
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  9. Dragonaris-The Beginning- Chapter 1 (Rough Draft)
    This is the rough draft for chapter 1. I now write the story in third person.
    by Dragonaris 1000 words, 11 comments, on Feb 10 9:17 PM 2008. In Fantasy, Fiction, First person
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • Dragonaris
    March 1, 2008
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    Can flash fiction be fantasy?


    • carrot
      March 2, 2008
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      It most certainly can be fantasy. As long as it's short, sweet and to the point. =]