The clock is ticking — and this is your last weekend to put pen to paper and get your entry in for our August Flash Fiction Competition. If you’ve been meaning to enter the Cranked Anvil Flash Fiction Competition but haven’t quite got around to it, now is the perfect time. The final weekend is … Continue reading Time for a FLASH of August inspiration
May 2026 – Flash shortlist and winners
The judges have announced the shortlist and winners for our May26 Flash Fiction Prize. Congratulations to the following two winning entries: 1st: James Edwards – Rut 2nd: Grant Wandle – What's Wrong, My Love? Your stories are published here on our website, and prize money is on its way. Also making it into our new … Continue reading May 2026 – Flash shortlist and winners
RUT by James Edwards (1st Place, Flash May26)
Long after the tears had dried, and hurtful words lost their sting, there was still work to do. The division of a coexistence was no easy task. They had already sorted through the majority, possessions they had shared, cherished, and now were destined to lose. Then they got to the box. They had bought it … Continue reading RUT by James Edwards (1st Place, Flash May26)
WHAT’S WRONG, MY LOVE? by Grant Wandle (2nd Place, Flash May26)
I woke. Everything was still, with only a dim streetlight glow creeping under the curtains. You had your back to me, but I sensed that you might be awake. You might even have woken me. I lifted my hand across and you shuffled backwards into my embrace, wrapping my arm tightly around you, interlacing your … Continue reading WHAT’S WRONG, MY LOVE? by Grant Wandle (2nd Place, Flash May26)
SPECIAL MENTIONS – Flash Fiction, May26
These three stories received a Special Mention in judging of the May26 quarter of our Flash Fiction Prize. Youth Custody by Peter Moody, The Museum of Extinct Emotions by Aarnav Nair, and Saved By A Sandwich by Hannah Retallick. Youth Custody by Peter Moody It was the second week of the Autumn term at School. … Continue reading SPECIAL MENTIONS – Flash Fiction, May26
May 2026 – Flash Long List
With such a huge amount of entries, there's been a bit of a backlog at CAHQ. But the judging for the long list is now completed. Don't forget - All our competitions are rolling, and are open for submissions throughout the year. Why not take a look at them now and check out our submission … Continue reading May 2026 – Flash Long List
Our first Playwriting Competition ends in ONE WEEK
Have you entered yet? A few months ago we started our brand new play writing competition, and in just one week's time - midnight UK time on the last day of June - the first deadline hits! Even if you don't usually write scripts, why not take a look at one of your short stories … Continue reading Our first Playwriting Competition ends in ONE WEEK
Your May *FLASH* of inspiration!
Hello again to our International Posse of Cranked Anvillers! In case you haven't yet heard, we’ve re-opened both our Short Story Competition and our Flash Fiction Competition, and we've already had a huge number of entries. But it's the final day of May and the first FLASH deadline is almost here! You have until midnight … Continue reading Your May *FLASH* of inspiration!
