We’re one day into the [Urban Legend Flash Fiction Contest] and our first couple of entries have already made an impression. Don’t let the clock run down; get your story in the running for a cut of the $45 SBD Prize Pool!
The gauntlet was thrown down by @matthewtiii who brings us a brand-new bogey in the form of a terrifying squeegee man who may not be what he seems:
Excerpt from The Window Wash Man
Monty knew better than to try to avoid the window wash man. He showed up out of the blue and would neither take money nor no for an answer. He never said a word, but he did have a message.
A strong contender soon followed with @pegasusphysics who brings a fresh, modern, and horrifying face to your rearview mirror:
Excerpt from Uber Story Time
So, I pick up this super cutesy doll-type girl from this stuffy gated community- And when I say "doll-type", I mean the whole deal: Extreme makeup to make her face look like one of those Japanese cartoon girls; a dress that looked like it belonged on a doll...I don't think she ever blinked either... Bottom line. This chick was effing creepy.
There are still two days left so get your entries in! You have until 11:59 Eastern Standard Time on Sunday July 9 to post your submission for the Flash Fiction Urban Legend Contest to be judged by yours truly with generous help from my friend and infuriatingly superior writer, @horrorguyian, whose A Fair for Psychopomps is a fantastic example of a fresh take on an Urban Legend. CHECK IT OUT!
The rules are simple:
- You DO NOT have to be a minnow to participate, but you must include the #minnowsupportproject in your tags because I’m a minnow and I love MSP and I’m paying the prizes so I say so.
- The piece must be 1,000 words or less. We will be counting! (Or our software will anyway)
- The piece must focus on an urban legend
- You must tag the post with “urbanlegendflash30” so we can easily find all entries.
- Finally, Upvote and Resteem this post to spread the word!
Winners will be announced and prizes awarded on Wednesday, July 12.
- First Prize 30 SBD
- Second Prize 10 SBD
- Third Prize 5 SBD
Feel free to post your #urbanlegendflash30 links here for others to see and read! And don't forget to comment, follow, and resteem!