Refractions Genre Flash Fiction Prize A project of Uncharted Magazine (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $20. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown contest frequency Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 31 July 2025* (approx. 12 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Young adults.Genres: Open to all/most Genres including: General Subgenre: Historical Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words; Up to 2 pieces. Short Story: 1,000 - 1,500 words; Up to 2 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. Details: USD $1,000 for First Place.Submissions:Method: Submittable submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to contest webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Instagram @uncharted_magX (Twitter) @uncharted_mag_ For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Refractions Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 9 min | 19.8 mean avg | 26.0 median | 61 max days (18.2 std dev) Other Information The most common submission fee paid: USD $20.00. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2024. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jul 2024. Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsHistorical Fiction Challenge CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted MagazineUncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror and Thriller Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Horror Challenge Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Magazine Short Story Award DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsUncharted Science Fiction & Fantasy First Chapter Prize DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage Anthology Contest CLOSED Charges fees for some submissionsVoyage Best Chapters Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage Book-Pitch Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage First Chapters Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Open CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsVoyage YA Short Story Award CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsYoung Adults Write YA Contest CLOSED 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: 08 Jul 2025Last Audited: 02 Jul 2025 Date Added: 08 Jul 2024We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.