Apparition Lit Flash Fiction Challenge A project of Apparition Literary Magazine Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (January 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About We want succinct speculative stories. Flex your writing muscles and send us flash fiction. Each month Apparition Lit holds a flash fiction contest. We’ll be looking for previously unpublished stories that reflect the artwork we’ve chose for each month. Flash fiction should be a complete story, not an excerpt of a larger work. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2017 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Open to all/most Subgenres Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Winner's Prize:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $30 award for first place.Submissions:Method: Moksha submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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 Support this Publisher: Make a Donation Apparition Lit Flash Fiction Challenge 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! 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