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Time Capsules

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In the M*A*S*H episode several items are placed in the time capsule buried by the 4077th that have very unique meanings – but several centuries into the future will those who find the buried treasure actually understand the significance of the fishing lure that once belonged to Colonel Blake, Radar’s teddy bear, the broken fan belt, or any of the other items. Would it even be possible for them to understand or will they see the fishing lure and teddy bear as a sign this was a popular vacation spot? So here’s the challenge – first you need create and submit a list of ten items and what they mean to the people who contributed them – Think like M*A*S*H did and find the personal reasons for the contribution (a fishing lure that represented all those who never made it home / a teddy bear that represented lost innocence, etc). You must also include a “Letter to the Future” that will be appended to the end of the story that uses your time capsule.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication.
Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Fiction Closed
Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:
General General
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Lengths:
Short Story Short Story2,000 - 7,500 words.
Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Other (See guidelines).

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Royalties Token payment (under 1 US cent per word). Royalties.
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Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 15 May 2021
Date Added: 02 Feb 2021

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