by Brianne Simone A moss-covered cottage, nestled in the meadow, was obscured from sight by overgrown wildflowers. Fireflies perched on its cobblestone walls as a steady stream of steam drifted out of the chimney. There was a path that led to this cottage, but none traversed it, for parents warned their children never Read more
A hearty beginning, a dash of action, a couple compelling characters, a twist ending, an adherence to brevity… These are just some of the elements that make a flash fiction story pop off the page.
With our latest flash fiction contest underway (submit here!), Page Turner Magazine staff members have been coaxed into revealing their favorite “secret ingredients” that make for delicious, A+ flash fiction.
Welcome, writers everywhere! The very first Page Turner Magazine Flash Fiction Contest is now open to the public! Cast your eyes below at the flash fiction prompt, and set to writing! We want to see your flashiest, fictioniest genre work.
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