November is a time for gathering, for food, for family-induced stress. This month we’re looking for flash fiction that includes an uncomfortable meal (could be between any number of people, or alone) and scratches (any kind of scratch).

At the end of every month we will choose one winning story. The winning story will be published on our website in our flash fiction section and promoted on our channels.

Send your story as a Word doc to info@pnwgothic.com with “November Flash Fiction Entry” as the subject line.

Guidelines:

• Must include both elements in the prompt in a meaningful way
• Must fit within the gothic genre
• Must be over 100 words and under 500 words
• Anyone can submit, regardless of location
• Submit your story by November 26th to be considered
• No AI generated content

Check out previous months’ winners here.