Fractured Lit Ghost, Fable, and Fractured Fairy Tales Prize A project of Fractured Lit (see other related projects). About We’re looking for stories that use flash fiction’s unique use of brevity and lyricism to create new twists on these familiar traditions. We want stories that take a slant approach, that create and illuminate the shadows, that awaken us to new ways of looking at our past and future; stories that scare us with their resonance, their attention to detail, and characters who get in and out of trouble. Don’t be afraid to use parts and pieces of all of these storytelling tropes and traditions in order to Frankenstein something never before seen. This contest produces some of the most imaginative submissions each year, and we look forward to reading your creations! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20 (average for contests). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFractured Lit Ghost, Fable, and Fractured Fairy Tales Prize's overall average response time is faster than most contests. More ChallengingFractured Lit Ghost, Fable, and Fractured Fairy Tales Prize's overall acceptance rate is lower than most contests. More ResponsiveFractured Lit Ghost, Fable, and Fractured Fairy Tales Prize's overall rate of non-response is lower than most contests. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: Fables, Fairy tales, Ghost stories.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $3,000 for first place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @fracturedlit.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @FracturedLitX (Twitter) @FracturedLit For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Fractured Lit Ghost, Fable, and Fractured Fairy Tales Prize 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 27 reports from 26 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 40 min | 62.3 mean avg | 58.0 median | 128 max days (22.7 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 100.00 % (62.3 avg. days per rejection) | 11.1 % personal, 66.7 % form, 22.2 % unspecified | 14.8 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Apr 2026. 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