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Writing Contest - Issue 12

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Barnaby was the last employee to die, balls-out writing code in his 400-dollar headphones and a playlist heavy with the Dillinger Escape Plan and Don Caballero. He heard only deafening music right up to when the 7.62 round blasted his skull apart.

He was an afterthought, unlike Sheila at reception. God bless her, she tried to talk him down, reason with him.

She probably knew right away, maybe even suspected that she hadn’t seen the last of him when security escorted him out the day before.

The cameras captured his enraged face as he emptied the entire magazine into her body.

— J Hardy Carroll

Writing Contest – Issue 12

Submissions for this contest have ended. Check the Writing Contest page for the most recent information.

Are you an Author? Wanna win stuff with your words?

Here’s the deal, cupcake. It’s quite simple.

  • Write a great story. You got this!!
  • Does it have 101 Words?
  • Edit it. What did your friend say?
  • Edit it again! Editing makes you better!
  • Make sure it has 101 Words. Count ’em.
  • Submit it to us for review.
  • You get some valuable feedback!
  • If it makes the cut, you get published.
  • If you make the second round, you get Featured.
  • The best story wins Editors’ Choice.
  • Now you are a winner!

Editors Choice — A Big Box of Books!

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I am moving and need to get rid of some books. I love all of them, but I can’t take them to Lithuania. Plus, I have completely made the switch to Kindle.

So, what books will be in the box?

That’s 13 books for those counting!

I hope the shipping doesn’t kill me. I left out the Stephen King brick that weighs three pounds. If anyone lives in Tristan da Cunha, please don’t win!

Monthly Book Review / Bonus Prize — The Suicide of the Moon by Taylor Eaton

If that isn’t enough books for you, we have one more to throw on the pile. Metaphorically speaking, anyway. You will be getting a digital copy of her book.

Every month we are going to review one book. Many of these books will be written by authors published on 101 Words. If you have a book and want to participate, get in touch: shannon@101words.org.

This month’s book is The Suicide of the Moon by Taylor Eaton. She would be delighted if you read it.

Read The Suicide of the Moon Book Review.

Weekly Book Prize

If you want a chance to win more free books, join us on Flash Fiction Daily. We give away one book every week.

If you know how to check your email, then you have a chance at winning.

I Want Free Books!

Questions?

If you have any questions, please send them to shannon@101words.org.