The end times are nigh. Let’s write some stories.
With forced quarantines around the world, there’s never been a better time to stay in and write. I’d like to help. That’s why I’m adding a new feature to the site.
Beginning April 1st, each month I’ll be opening up submissions based on a particular theme or genre. Every day, I’ll post one story for the contest, saving my favorite for the last day of the month. (I’ve amended this part of the contest, because it didn’t make sense when entries were still incoming. I will post the stories as they come in, and then announce the winner at the end) Assuming we get enough submissions, that will be 20 or so stories a month. And that’s in addition to the general submission stories I’m already posting.
Basically, it means you’ll get to enjoy two stories a day instead of one. Plus, some lucky writer will get to tell their readers they’ve won a flash fiction contest.
For month one, starting in April, the theme will be Historical Fiction.
The rules are simple:
- All stories must be set in a time period pre-2000.
- While it doesn’t need to be obvious, there has to be some indication within the story what the time period is. This might be anachronistic costume or technology, archaic language, or anything else you can imagine. Be creative.
- The story must be exactly 100 words, not including the title.
That’s it. Start writing. I hope I get plenty of stories, so spread the word.
Could there be a better way to face the end of the world?
*Note: This contest is meant for fun. While there are no actual prizes, extreme bragging rights are involved!
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