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Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-04 – Midnight - OPEN

100 words max - Unlimited entries - Fast publication - Helpful feedback
Piano Contest – 2022-Piano-01 – Expression - OPEN

Piano Performance Video + 350 words max - Professional feedback
Writing Contest – 2022-Flash-04 – Secret Wish - VOTE

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free
Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-03 – Blue Eyes - WINNERS

100 words max - Unlimited entries - Fast publication - Helpful feedback
Writing Contest – 2022-ZenGarden-01 – Basho - WINNERS

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free
Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-02 – Water - WINNERS

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Writing Contest – 2022-Flash-03 – Good News - WINNERS

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free

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Bait

It takes a real talent to tell a story in so few words. What was…

Endure and Sing

Inspirational piece. Am glad you picked the rat to be the protagonist in your story,…

Endure and Sing

Such a sweet tale - and with a good moral to the story. I thought…

Endure and Sing

Wow! This is a good story! Really good to read to little kids, the moral…

Endure and Sing

Hi Katy, it really does add an extra dimension to hear your story read aloud…

Endure and Sing

In my neighboring country Denmark, we have the classical storyteller Hans-Christian Andersen. Your sweet story…

Endure and Sing

A really nice one with a wonderful story line. I can see why this was…

Endure and Sing

A beautiful story! I was reminded of seeing Paul Potts and Susan Boyle on Britain's…

Endure and Sing

Your story inspired me to keep going no matter how discouraging it gets. At times…

Endure and Sing

Thank you so much for the feedback! I pray that the young readers will be…

Endure and Sing

Thank you for taking the time to comment and convey your thoughts on the story.…

Endure and Sing

Hi Katy, don't we all feel like the rat in your story at times! We…

Vows

I must admit it was the picture of the church, with its grave yard, under…

Between Belonging and Dying

A very powerful story, Daniel. Your writing makes it easy to feel the reality of…

Between Belonging and Dying

Oh my gosh, Daniel. Your story really defines the word superb. You make me experience…

Between Belonging and Dying

A horrendous situation, more so because so many people find themselves going through it. A…

Between Belonging and Dying

What an extremely powerful story Daniel, really well written and with an ending that had…

Between Belonging and Dying

Daniel, this story is one of the best flash fiction stories I've ever read. You…

In Memoriam

It's terrible to lose someone you love and accept that he is not a part…

The Problem with Women

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A Grave Mistake

2 hours ago by Thompson Emate

Spooky and funny. I indeed sympathise with the villagers. It was just a wrongly comprehended…

The Midnight Man

7 hours ago by Carrie OLeary

Thanks for reading and commenting, Thompson. Not sure I should feel happy about spooking my…

The Midnight Man

7 hours ago by Linda Rock

It really spooked me out when I heard the news. Very sad, she was such…

The Midnight Man

7 hours ago by Carrie OLeary

😂 You’re as bad as I am, Marianna. I’m glad you found the last couple…

The Midnight Man

7 hours ago by Carrie OLeary

How creepy is it that you’ve just made a comment re a song from Grease…

Midnight Destiny

8 hours ago by Preston Randall

A great story including the tragic theme of unrequited love. Beautifully described in all its…

The Cailleach

8 hours ago by Carrie OLeary

Thank you for your kind comment, Bella. I’m so glad you found the story interesting…

Wishing Well

8 hours ago by Thompson Emate

Thank you, Bella. I'm glad you enjoyed the story.

Shelter

8 hours ago by Preston Randall

Thanks so much Linda. It's heartbreaking to see so many people of all ages struggling…

The Dancing Man

8 hours ago by Allan Neil

Thank you , Linda. I've done a 350-worder too, but maybe won't get the chance…

Hope

8 hours ago by Allan Neil

Thank you Linda. At my age one has a lot of history. The trick is…

Hope

8 hours ago by Allan Neil

Indeed, Preston. Why don't we do this every day of every year?

The Dancing Man

8 hours ago by Linda Rock

I've encountered many dancing men in my time, Allan, but thankfully none of these! Spine…

Save the Last Dance

8 hours ago by Bella Minyo

Sophie, as a dancer I too often feel that irresistible feeling of wanting to dance…

Smashed to Smithereens

8 hours ago by Linda Rock

Well, that's one way to ruin a happy ending! Although I have to say, picturing…

Reminiscing

9 hours ago by Bella Minyo

What a sweet story, Eve, that tells the happiness and sadness that can come from…

Wishing Well

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Thompson, your beautifully crafted heartwrenching story about the post-effects of a breakup then left an…

Infallible

9 hours ago by Bella Minyo

I was not expecting the sister to be dead, Margarida, but it goes so well…

Hope

9 hours ago by Linda Rock

The title of your story says it all, Allan! The ending, so full of hope.…

A Better Wish

9 hours ago by Bella Minyo

Vani, your story was very enjoyable, and I like how even though Banu and Raja…

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Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-04 – Midnight - OPEN

100 words max - Unlimited entries - Fast publication - Helpful feedback

Piano Contest – 2022-Piano-01 – Expression - OPEN

Piano Performance Video + 350 words max - Professional feedback

Writing Contest – 2022-Flash-04 – Secret Wish - VOTE

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free

Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-03 – Blue Eyes - WINNERS

100 words max - Unlimited entries - Fast publication - Helpful feedback

Writing Contest – 2022-ZenGarden-01 – Basho - WINNERS

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free

Writing Contest – 2022-Micro-02 – Water - WINNERS

100 words max - Unlimited entries - Fast publication - Helpful feedback

Writing Contest – 2022-Flash-03 – Good News - WINNERS

350 words max - Unlimited entries - Supportive Community - Free

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All Contests and Events close on their specified deadline date at 12pm noonUSA Timezone – ET, Eastern Time – (GMT-5)

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All Contests and Events close on their specified deadline date at 12pm noon
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