Strands International Flash Fiction Competition

You Look Like You’re Writing A Novel ~ J.W. Wood First Prize, SIFFC - 21 "... In the kitchen, he pressed a button on the espresso machine and watched as it gurgled and blew, doing things to beans he did not understand...." Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/you…

It's Only Swimming ~ Dr. Dianne Bown-Wilson Second Prize, SIFFC - 21 " ... Mama was fond of swimming. Fond, because she didn’t believe in extremes like adored or passionate; she was always low-key... " Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/its…

The Weight of Grace ~ Fiona Dignan Third Prize, SIFFC- 21 "... You remove your gloves and stick your hand in to grasp the little creature who wriggles with a surprising force in your grip. A squawk emerges from its red mouth... " Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/the…

The Carrington Sofa ~ Chris Cottom Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21 "... ‘Well you need to do that button up.’ ‘Fashion expert, are you?’ ‘You’re showing far too much.’ ‘Oh yeah? You’re just a dinosaur.’ ..." Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/the…

Our Gran, The Magician ~ Heather Haigh @HeatherBookNook Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21 "... The bench still sat beside the hollow oak. It felt wrong sitting in Gran's seat—the spot she always settled in while James and I crept inside that tree... " strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/our…

'How to Smile' ~ Sarveswari Saikrishna Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21 "... “What use is maths for a girl?” he had said and shook his head, ‘If only your brother did this well in school.” ..." strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/how…

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Dralion ~ Shannon Frost Greenstein Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 21 "... She holds up a hand, stopping his advance. “Careful,” she warns, glancing towards the door, confirming the head of the art department has still yet to return. Then she walks out …” strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/dra…

SIFFC - 21 Final Results Announced! Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/results.html Congratulations all the winners! And thanks so much all the brilliant writers who make this a tough-to-win competition!!

SIFFC - 21 Shortlist is here! Congratulations everyone! Link: strandspublishers.weebly.com/results.html

Coming soon... SIFFC-21 shortlist and more updates.

SIFFC - 21 Longlist is here! strandspublishers.weebly.com/results.html Congratulations dear writers!

SIFFC - 21 results are on the way... The Longlist an Shortlist will be published in just a few days. The final results are expected in a week's time.

'Bully' ~ Stephen Smythe @smooth2go First Prize, SIFFC - 20 "... At least he blushes when you mention Joanne’s name. There’d been no second date... " strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/bul…

'The Spy Chief Eats a Meal a Day' ~ Edward Barnfield "... He clicks the ‘Off’ button with the base of a chopstick. His bowl is empty too, aside from a single strand of fish flesh... " strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/the…

'The New Abode' ~ Sudha Vishwanathan "... As we were clearing the kitchen Savitri aunty asked me to take any extra groceries and perishable items, teasing me about my lack of cooking skills... " strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/the…

'Cruel City of Gold' ~ Birgit Solvsten D'Alpoim Guedes Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 20 "... He spoke to me in his mother tongue as he tapped his long black stick on the pavement..." strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/cru…

The Biscuit Factory ~ Cath Barton @CathBarton1 Honourable Mention, SIFFC - 20 "... ‘My go,’ said Joe, putting his fingers under the left hand side of the cupboard and pulling. The wood splintered and came away with an explosive crack..." strandspublishers.weebly.com/lit-sphere/the…