Flash Fiction Contest - 50 word story re: Memorial Day from NPR Three-Minute Fiction FB Fan Page

22 May 2013

This info is taken directly from the Facebook Fan Page of NPR's Three-Minute Fiction Contest:

Three-Minute Fiction fans... how about a mini-challenge this week? Write a story in 50 words or less in a comment on this post. The story must involve MEMORIAL DAY in some way. The winner is the story that receives the most "likes" by 11:59pm ET on Monday, May 27th. You are allowed to "like" as many stories as you want. The winner will be announced next Tuesday (5/28) and will receive a special prize! Have fun!

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22 May 2013

Here is a link that will take you directly to the post: http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=506113932787440&id=124939287571575

I entered as M.P. Witwer, and I noticed Diana got there a few minutes before I did. icon_smile

Fifty words — what a challenge! It's a good exercise in making your writing precise and concise, that's for sure.

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23 May 2013

Liked both of you. Do keep us posted on how it all turns out.

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