Seven Deadly Sins Short Story Challenge

A project of Apricity & Ink

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2026). We provide the following information as an archive.

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About

Your chosen sin should serve as a central theme or driving force within the narrative, whether explored subtly, symbolically, or head‑on. Your story may include more than one of the Seven Deadly Sins; however, it should be driven by one prevailing sin. After all, a little extra sin never hurt the storyline. We’re looking for bold interpretations, fresh angles, and stories that reveal the complexity of human nature through the lens of your selected sin. We look forward to reading your interpretation of the Seven Deadly Sins. Good luck!

Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions.
The fee is USD $25 (above average for contests).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2026

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $1,000 for first prize.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
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.

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Seven Deadly Sins Short Story Challenge Submission Statistics

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Accuracy

We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

35 min | 44.0 mean avg | 48.0 median | 49 max days (7.8 std dev)

Other Information

The most common submission fee paid: USD $25.00.
Most recent response reported was received on 07 Jul 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 May 2026.
Date compiled: 08 Oct 2026 01:33 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 31 May 2026