The stories below are entries written by Heather Haze for the annual Flash Fiction Challenge hosted by NYC Midnight. This popular writing contest attracts thousands of hopeful writers of all skill levels from around the world. There are four rounds to each contest. In each round, writers are randomly assigned to a sub-group with a specific genre, object and location. Writers then have only 48 hours to write an original story of no more than 1,000 words, using the given prompts. Each story is reviewed by a panel of judges, and the top stories are scored. The scores from the first two rounds are added together, and the top five writers in each sub-group progress to the third round. That round is similarly judged. The finalists go on to the fourth and final round, in which the remaining writers compete for generous cash prizes, along with several writing-related prizes.
The Flash Fiction Challenge is a fun and rewarding experience for writers of all levels. For more information, please visit http://nycmidnight.com
The Dungeon of Terror
by Heather Haze
A daring and clever teenage girl runs for her life through an abandoned amusement park attraction. Will her desperate plan work?
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2020 Round: 2 Genre: Action/Advent …Read moreThe Case of the Hostile Hostel
by Heather Haze
A talented musician tries to escape her former career as a criminal investigator by seeking her fortune in Hollywood, but finds her old skills once again in demand.
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2020 Round: 1 Genre: Mystery Location: A hostel Object: A toothpick Results: …Read moreDaisies in the Sun
by Heather Haze
Richard Duncan was having the worst day of his life. But sometimes a little faith is all it takes to change one’s destiny.
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 3 Genre: Fantasy Location: A hospital waiting room Object: A broom Results: Honorable Mention“Can you…
Read more'Til Death Do Us Part
by Heather Haze
The personal diary of a bride-to-be recounts her search for a truly killer dress.
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 2 Genre: Horror Location: A bridal shop Object: A pair of hiking boots Results: 13pts - 3rd placeSeptember 4
This wedding will be murder…
Read moreOne Last Song
by Heather Haze
All the pieces are there. An opulent, off-the-grid lake house, a bottle of wine, a guitar, a dead musician, and a prime suspect. But how do they fit together?
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2017 Round: 1 Genre: Mystery Location: A lake house Object: A guitar Results: 12pts - 4th …Read moreOlive Jar
by Heather Haze
Agents pursue an unusual quarry deep through the wilderness. But who’s hunting whom?
Contest: Flash Fiction Challenge 2016 Round: 2 Genre: Thriller Location: A dollhouse Object: A campsite Results: 11pts - 5th place“We have the campsite secured, sir,” a voice said through the…
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