Ink & Consequences: I & C Stories: Hijinks & MisFortune - March 2027 Gold Star Program Gold Star Free Tip Jar Option Deadline: Saturday, September 12, 2026 11:59 PM CDT (in 2 days, 1 hour). We're looking for stories of luck, mischief, misunderstandings, unexpected opportunities, and plans that go gloriously sideways. The outcome may be humorous, dramatic, fortunate, unfortunate—or a little of all four.This month's Golden Rule: Hijinks must create consequences.The hijinks, stroke of luck, act of mischief, or plan gone sideways should create and explore meaningful consequences for the characters or the story. If those events were removed, the story itself should be fundamentally different.Any genre. Up to 6,000 words.Category: FictionFile types: .doc, .docxNumber of Pieces: 1 pieceAnonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Reprints are not allowed.Multiple entries are not allowed.AI-assisted works are allowed (check guidelines for any restrictions). Return to overview / See other calls You are not logged in. You need to log in before you can submit. Sign up if you haven't already. (A subscription is not required to submit.) 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