Greetings, my flash fictioneering friends, and welcome to Microcosms 116. 30-MAR saw the birth in 1905 of England’s longest-serving hangman, Albert Pierrepoint. Some of his more famous ‘clients’ include: William Joyce — “Lord Haw Haw” (1946) Timothy Evans (1950) Derek Bentley (1953) John Christie (1953) […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 115
Thanks to all who submitted to Microcosms 115. We had 16 minuscule masterpieces this time — plus yet another entry on the wrong day! If you are considering entering Microcosms for the first time, please, please, please read the rules – especially that it is a 24-HOUR […]
Microcosms 115
Hello again, flashionistas; welcome to Microcosms 115. PLEASE NOTE: As mentioned last week, New York has moved over to daylight-saving time (EDT) – clocks have gone forward one hour. This means that, here in the UK, the contest is due to open at 04:00 am today […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 114
Thanks to all you lovely people who took the time to submit to Microcosms 114. We had a select 14 entries this time. Welcome to first-timer, Roger Shipp. Please keep returning to Microcosms, and retweet / spread the word about this contest among your followers and friends. […]
Microcosms 114
Greetings, flashionistas! Welcome to Microcosms 114. PLEASE NOTE: New York has moved over to daylight-saving time (EDT) – clocks have gone forward one hour. This means that, here in the UK, the contest is due to open at 04:00 am today (FRIDAY), rather than the usual […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 113
Thanks to all who submitted to Microcosms 113. We had a goodly 22 entries this time. Welcome to first-time entrant Michelle Way DaSilva. Please keep returning to Microcosms, and retweet / spread the word about this contest among your followers and friends. Don’t forget that Microcosms exists […]
Microcosms 113
Welcome, flash fiction aficionados, to Microcosms 113. ================================================================================== ** READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! * READ ME! ** ================================================================================== Once again, a plea for your help to make the administrator’s workload […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 112
Thanks to all who submitted to Microcosms 112. We had 17 entries this time. Welcome to first-time entrants, Harrietbelle and Helen Buckroyd. Please keep returning to Microcosms, and retweet / spread the word about this contest among your followers and friends. Don’t forget that Microcosms exists […]
Microcosms 112
Welcome, flash fictioneers, to Microcosms 112. Sincere apologies for the late posting today; the contest deadline will be put back to 02:00 am tomorrow SAT New York time (EST) ########## Before we get down to the details of this week’s contest, a plea for your […]
RESULTS – Microcosms 111
Thanks to all who submitted to Microcosms 111. We had 14 finely-wrought entries this time. Please keep returning to Microcosms, and retweet / spread the word about this contest among your followers and friends. Don’t forget that Microcosms exists primarily to provide a platform for the […]
