Here's the third in our series of 'Micro Monday', where we publish a bumper crop of micros from our 1-2-3 submissions, here on our website. (Or direct to your inbox if you subscribe to our site.) Meanwhile, don't forget our Flash Fiction Competition, to win cash prizes and publication - the next deadline is coming … Continue reading MICRO MONDAY #3 – A Bumper Crop Of Microfiction
Author: Cranked Anvil
REELS by Jake Findlay
The youngest can only have been four or five. The worst age; old enough to see – really see – too young to understand. Understand. No. Comprehend maybe? He was sobbing, the little boy in his mothers’ arms, fear etched on his small face, tears streaked his cheeks. His mother was sobbing too, shouting at … Continue reading REELS by Jake Findlay
NIPPLE GRIPPLE by James Hancock
A moment of juvenile behaviour as Tom twisted William's nipple.William wasn't impressed and let Tom know it, four days later, with a carefully placed needle on the seat of a chair. Tom screamed! William laughed.Things escalated and William found himself the victim of a laxative-laced beer; which was repaid on Tom’s birthday with an exploding … Continue reading NIPPLE GRIPPLE by James Hancock
We now offer a critique/feedback service
It's something we've been working on for a while, and we're now pleased to announce that it's finally here!... Our critique/feedback service goes live today. From now on, if you're entering our flash fiction competitions, you can also request a feedback/critique on your entry/entries. We may roll it out more widely in the future, but … Continue reading We now offer a critique/feedback service
MICRO MONDAY #2 – A Bumper Crop Of Microfiction
A little later in the day than expected, we're continuing with our Micro Monday, where we publish a bumper crop of micros from our 1-2-3 submissions here on our website. (Or direct to your inbox if you subscribe to our site.) So here we go. Enjoy these mini marvels - and please spread the word … Continue reading MICRO MONDAY #2 – A Bumper Crop Of Microfiction
August 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners
We're pleased to announce that the judges have made their decision on our August Flash Fiction competition. However, before we reveal the shortlist and winners, we want to give you a little heads up. We'll be announcing some exciting news for competition entrants very soon, so if you don't already, make sure you subscribe to … Continue reading August 2024 – Flash shortlist and winners
STRANGLING ANGEL by Alison Wassell (1st place, Flash, Aug24)
Logbook 1894 26th January Punished several children who arrived late. Attendance poor, weather bad. Miss Harriet Caldwell appointed by the Board as Assistant Mistress. When, on first meeting, Harriet Caldwell calls her by her first name, Agnes realises she will be more of a burden than an asset. She lacks gravitas, smiles too much, and … Continue reading STRANGLING ANGEL by Alison Wassell (1st place, Flash, Aug24)
MR FARNSWORTH by James Hancock (2nd place, Flash, Aug24)
The pig sucked in a mouthful of pipe smoke and blew it overhead. It clung to the ceiling like a cloud of rolling white music notes, twisting and changing shape as Ophelia watched from the comfort of the leather sofa. “Interesting.” The pig, Mr Farnsworth, gazed at his folded trotters as he contemplated things. Ophelia … Continue reading MR FARNSWORTH by James Hancock (2nd place, Flash, Aug24)
