Atomic Bomb Flash Contest A project of Suburbia Journal (see other related projects). This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2024) About In a flash, everything is changed. The Atomic Bomb. Capable of obliterating everything. Entire cities and neighborhoods, vaporized. Minds, altered. Nature's power rearing up to her full, gnashing height. That's what we want from flash fiction for our contest. To feel the heat of language melt our faces. For your story to encompass the entirety of the horizon, and change our landscape irrevocably. For the radiation of your poetry to clatter in our minds for years after reading it. So send us your detonations. Your Ground Zeros. Your radiations and your fallouts. Nuke us with your writing. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 3 pieces.Styles:Literary, 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Atomic Bomb Flash Contest Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsButton Eye Review DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsLanding Zone Flash Fiction Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsLanding Zone Magazine DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsSuburbia Fiction and Poetry Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsSuburbia Journal BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissions Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only