404 Words

This project is believed to be defunct. (August 2017)

About

Our goals are simple: To provide our readers with high quality stories that can be read in less than 2 minutes! That’s right, any of the stories here could fit on one page of an average pocket book! We promise to try our best and publish only quality content that is (well) worth your time. To provide writers with a platform on which they can publish their work. We are always looking for new writers and fresh stories. It would delight us to read some of yours!

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown contest frequency

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: All nationalities.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 404 words; Up to 3 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026