THE SUMMER CHILLER CONTEST
Saturday, August 1st, 2009This will be our first ever contest here at
FLASHES IN THE DARK!
1) The contest will run from August 1st, 2009 - September 22, 2009.
2) All stories MUST employ some sort of summertime theme! Use elements that turn the regular trappings of the warmest part of the year into something dark and scary!
3) No reprints, no exceptions. If we receive anything that is a reprint, we will not consider it for the contest.
4) There will be first, second, and third place winners, along with two honorable mentions. There will be prizes for the winners, to be announced later.
5) The editors of Flashes in the Dark and Sonar4 Ezine are not elligible to enter this contest.
6) The usual submission guidelines will apply, except for the word limit.
For the Summer Chiller, we will accept stories of 1,200 words, a slight bump up from our usual limit of 1,000 words.
7) Submit your best! Go for it, and good luck!
The Editors