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Time Capsules

A project of WolfSinger Publications (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

In the MASH 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 MASH 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 Publication
One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,000 - 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.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

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Time Capsules Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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