Strands International Flash Fiction Competition

The right place for high quality flash fiction. Winning stories get cash awards and are published online. Interactive sessions and readings by our authors.

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You Look Like You’re Writing A Novel ~ J.W. Wood

First Prize, SIFFC - 21

"... In the kitchen, he pressed a button on the espresso machine and watched as it gurgled and blew, doing things to beans he did not understand...."

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It's Only Swimming ~ Dr. Dianne Bown-Wilson

Second Prize, SIFFC - 21

" ... Mama was fond of swimming. Fond, because she didn’t believe in extremes like adored or passionate; she was always low-key... "

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The Weight of Grace ~ Fiona Dignan

Third Prize, SIFFC- 21

"... You remove your gloves and stick your hand in to grasp the little creature who wriggles with a surprising force in your grip. A squawk emerges from its red mouth... "

Link: https://t.co/hh1VNz6KGt

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The Carrington Sofa ~ Chris Cottom

Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21

"... ‘Well you need to do that button up.’
‘Fashion expert, are you?’
‘You’re showing far too much.’
‘Oh yeah? You’re just a dinosaur.’ ..."

Link: https://t.co/PHNL37qehY

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Our Gran, The Magician ~ Heather Haigh @HeatherBookNook
Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21

"... The bench still sat beside the hollow oak. It felt wrong sitting in Gran's seat—the spot she always settled in while James and I crept inside that tree... "

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'How to Smile' ~ Sarveswari Saikrishna

Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21

"... “What use is maths for a girl?” he had said and shook his head, ‘If only your brother did this well in school.” ..."

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Dralion ~ Shannon Frost Greenstein

Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21

"... She holds up a hand, stopping his advance.
“Careful,” she warns, glancing towards the door, confirming the head of the art department has still yet to return. Then she walks out …”

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SIFFC - 21
Final Results Announced!
Link: https://t.co/PzaFebj8T9

Congratulations all the winners!
And thanks so much all the brilliant writers who make this a tough-to-win competition!!

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SIFFC - 21 Shortlist is here!

Congratulations everyone!

Link: https://t.co/PzaFebj8T9

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Coming soon...
SIFFC-21 shortlist
and more updates.

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SIFFC - 21 Longlist is here!

https://t.co/PzaFebjGIH

Congratulations dear writers!

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SIFFC - 21 results are on the way...
The Longlist an Shortlist will be published in just a few days.
The final results are expected in a week's time.

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'Bully' ~ Stephen Smythe @smooth2go

First Prize, SIFFC - 20

"... At least he blushes when you mention Joanne’s name. There’d been no second date... "

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'The Spy Chief Eats a Meal a Day' ~ Edward Barnfield

"... He clicks the ‘Off’ button with the base of a chopstick. His bowl is empty too, aside from a single strand of fish flesh... "

https://t.co/hCvfCJj2qC

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'The New Abode' ~ Sudha Vishwanathan

"... As we were clearing the kitchen Savitri aunty asked me to take any extra groceries and perishable items, teasing me about my lack of cooking skills... "

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'Cruel City of Gold' ~ Birgit Solvsten D'Alpoim Guedes

Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 20

"... He spoke to me in his mother tongue as he tapped his long black stick on the pavement..."

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The Biscuit Factory ~ Cath Barton @CathBarton1

Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 20

"... ‘My go,’ said Joe, putting his fingers under the left hand side of the cupboard and pulling. The wood splintered and came away with an explosive crack..."

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