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February Flash Fiction Contest

Theme: Open

Format: Flash Fiction

Deadline: February 24th at 23:59 eastern time.

Requirements: Strict 200-300 word limit/range.

Write a Flash Fiction story with a hard word count of 200-300 words on any theme you like. Good entries will tell a complete story.

Please announce your intent to enter in this thread.

There is a point entry fee of 25 points. Since the stories are very short for this contest, this is the only entry fee amount allowed. You will receive 30 points for completion of an entry. You may submit up to three entries. You only have to pay one entry fee, but will only receive the initial bonus. In order for the contest winner to be eligible to earn a trophy, we must have at least 20 total entries.

Post your actual entries in the submission thread. All other entries will not be counted. Please include your word count with your entry and edit lock.

@EndMaster is also running a personal EdgeLord Contest. I challenge everyone to enter this as well. Think of the glory and bragging rights if you win both. If it motivates anyone, I will be writing a ~ 3,000 word entry for End's contest. His contest ends February 28th.

EndMaster's EdgeLord Contest

Pretty sure I can at least complete one of these, so I'm in!

I would like to enter for 25 points, please.

I would like to enter for 25 please and thank you, now time to write some flash fiction.

Count me in. I'll enter.

Heeeeey almost 2 years since i have been on this site. why the heck not. ill try. EDIT not sure if i need to submit points manually or something. but i am in for the 25 points. Again it has been a while..

You can't submit points manually, a moderator will deduct them for you.

Sign me up :)

I would like to enter.

I'll be participating in this.

I also have zero experience with writing edgy stuff, but I may do something for End's contest too if only because it sounds funny to try.

Can't Judge this go round, because I'm making an entry. ^v^

Dangit. My chances of winning have gone lower then zero.

I don't expect to win either, but I do like the reward just for trying!

Same

Interesting, I might be submitting an entry if I find a way to squeeze an idea into a max of 300 words.

It's actually quite challenging (and fun) haha!

Definitely, it's much more difficult than I imagined.

Alright, I'm in! Claim my 25 points.

I already took them as soon as you posted in the thread. Lol.

Already joined End's edgy contest but i'm not sure about this. It's a good and easy way to get out of the SHAME well but... I'm skeptical about it. 300 words for a complete story... Give me a day to think about it...

I actually don't have 25 points since I'm new, but this sounded fun and it's been a while since I've actually written anything. I decided to give it a go anyway even if my entry can't officially count for the contest.

Your entry still counts.

I'm in

 Shit, just posted mine without taking a bet. Can you please dock me 25 points. Malk proves himself to be extra retarded

Count me in for this.

Sign me up

Contestants so far

jep (Done)

Digit (Done)

Minnie (Done)

Banner (Done)

IronP (Done)

MHD (Done)

Rom (Done)
Eric (Done)
Theo (Done)
Will (Done)
Orange (Done)
Berka (Done)
Mr. M (Done)
Firegrill (Done)
Stryker (Done)
Malk (Done)
Ben (Done)

Agstand (Done)

SWRD (Done)

IAP (Done)

Kwism (Done)

Naomi (Done)

Virt (Done)

IBV (Done)

tjw (Done)

I'll join in!

@Bigbootyjudy I can't stand this anymore, do something with that account! Enter this contest. I have high expectations.

XD sorry, she's only here to talk to me. I'll try to get her to join though.

I'd like to throw my hat in the ring.  Sign me up!

Sounds challenging and fun enough, count me in.

It's this or Intro to Differential Equations work . . .

I suck so bad at edginess. I've almost slit my wrists in frustration over trying to write something edgy.

Eh, I'll see what I can come up with. Sign me up.

I'm down for this! Looks sweet :)

Is it too late to enter this contest?

Still have four days!

I wrote a thing. It's not eligible to win, but I'll let it count toward the total entries anyway since it was the 20th. Halfway through and already hit the mark. Nice writing everyone. Keep them coming.

I'm in. 

Great, can't wait to read yours!

I'll give it a try :)

Count me in

I don't know if there is a cutoff, but I'd like to join!

You've got like two days yet.

Went ahead and gave back the bet and the five point bonus to those that have already submitted something. If I missed anyone I'm sure they'll let me know.

I've got mine. Thanks End.

Don't expect a winner to be declared until late in the week or next week. Currently moving and dealing with a new puppy this week, so I'm pretty busy the next several days.

Oh, Puppies are exciting! I suppose moving is too, even if it is a major pain in the ass. Actually, on second thought, puppies are a pain as well, so have fun with that.

How dare you put your personal life before this meaningless contest, unbelievable??? 

But in all seriousness, good luck moving. And congratulations on the puppy!

Good luck with moving and with the puppy.

What breed is it?

Weimaraner

I have submitted my ballot for the the Flash Fiction contest. I'll be excited to see the results!

Still adjusting from the move, but I'll post the winners by Tuesday night. Glad to see so many entries.

I'll probably post the next contest then too. The timeframe will be longer, and I think the theme will open up some great story ideas. Depending on how well it goes, it will either be the last, or second to last contest I host before taking a break or passing it along to someone responsible, or in End's case, chaotic...

I eagerly await the next contest. ^-^