Pet Flash Fiction Contest

Announcing the Winners

The judges had a lot of fun with this contest. We're pleased to announce the winners:

First Place Winner: 

Sex in the Garden by Elizabeth Marshall

"The story is well-written and engaging, with vivid descriptions of the tortoise's mating ritual. The mother's commentary adds a humorous touch and the story's ending is satisfying."

Runners-Up:

Lessons Learned by Emily Durant

"The story is relatable and captures the realities of pet ownership. The characters are well-developed, and the narrative is paced well. The story's ending is open-ended, but it still feels complete."

Ice Blue Eyes by Raven Akuma

The story builds tension through the protagonist's interaction with the dog, and the dialogue is crisp and to the point.

Congratulations to all of the winners! We'll be in touch shortly with your prize information.

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Dogs, cats, parrots, gerbils, hamsters, iguanas, etc. The list of pets could go on and on. The challenge of this contest is to write a true story about a pet in 300 words or fewer. The story can be funny, silly, scary, sad, or any other adjective as long as it involves a pet. And to make it extra interesting, include a picture of the pet in the story, if you can.

Remember, the challenge of flash fiction is to create a thought-provoking story within the tight word constraints of the writing form. Good luck and have fun!

The story can be any genre as long as it is based on the picture.

Prizes:

• One winner will receive
  • $250 in cash
  • Promotion across Booksie
  • A gold contest badge
  • $15 in ebooks from the Booksie bookstore.
• Two runners-up will receive:
  • $50 in cash
  • Exposure across Booksie
  • A silver contest badge.

Cost

The cost to enter is $4.99 for regular members and $2.50 for Premium members (Premium members receive a 50% discount on all contest entries).

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of the most common questions are answered in our contest rules. 

Is there a word limit on contest entries?

Yes, this is flash fiction. The maximum length of your story is 300 words.

Can I enter as many stories as I want?

Yes, you can enter an unlimited number of stories.

Do I have to be a member of Booksie to enter?

Yes, you must be a Booksie member but membership is free. If you are not a member, you can easily become one as part of the entry process.

Can I edit my entry?

Yes, you can edit your entry up until the contest deadline. To edit your entry, login to Booksie, go to your Portfolio, click on the title of the entry, and then choose the Content sub-tab. 

About Booksie Contests

Booksie is an online writing platform to help writers tell their stories and promote their written work. It is not a publisher and does not take any ownership of the writing posted to the site. Booksie has run writing contests for the last three years. Our sister writing workshop site, TheNextBigWriter, has run writing contests for the last thirteen years. Click here to view a list of previous Booksie winners.