Upcoming 2025 sub calls 🦝. August - Prompted Stories Pop-Up - Flash 500.November - Winter General - Theme: WINTER - Flash 100-750 and Shorts to 2000.December - Winter Pop-Up - Theme: CATS.Flash 100-1000.

We're thrilled to share our Best of the Net 2025 nominations. Wish we could have picked more!.Congratulations @10kandalatte and Stephanie - we wish your stellar work luck in the selection process 🌟.Read the nominated stories here:.

@Aroomofonesown4 @JoyceBingham10 @the_JokeLark @lozzawriting @LuciMCummings @iridescentwords @shayla_felix @MatGost @bronwengwriter @10kandalatte @MrLovelyday @MrAllanMiller @poetrypleases @words_outwest.

We're back in the bin after a superb weekend @FlashFicFest where we met Trash Family in the flesh! 🦝. With Trash Family in mind, as promised here are the contributors for the upcoming charity print anthology. Twenty-seven stunning stories we can't wait to share 🤩

Trash Cat is off to @FlashFicFest this weekend and will be absent from the socials while, hopefully, something kicks their writing slump up its ass. On TC's return to t'bin, we'll be chitchatting August subs and revealing the contributors for the upcoming print anthology! 🦝.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved Alison's @lilysslave onslaught of nostalgia and the recognisable feisty assuredness of the teen MC. A piece that builds and builds, ending with a killer last line. Read and listen to Alison's story, read by her, here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved the tension in this stellar piece and the way animal facts enhanced the narrative. A powerful, emotionally charged story from @Madeleine_write. Madeleine also got stuck into a Q&A - read that here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved the use of structure in @lmbayley's visceral piece - it adds tension and intensity - and the last few lines are like a gut punch that leaves you reeling. Read and listen to Linda's story, read by her, here:.

@SophiaA_writes 2/2 .Fair Game was started in a TCL writealong - from a blind-chosen set of prompts - and we loved where @SophiaA_writes took those. The voice is superb and the quiet, building dread is divine. Read here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We had to have both of @SophiaA_writes submissions! .🧵1/2.In Wixton Fen, we loved the contrast of modern eco-ignorance and ancient vengeful desire - the two voices perfect. The pace builds to the chilling conclusion wonderfully.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved Lisa's relatable MC as they tackle a messy babysitting job. We particularly loved how Rosalee contemplates what she is old enough for - and her brother is a wonderfully drawn character. Read and listen here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved Dan's two submissions for their unique voice and very human humour. Read and listen to @MatGost excitedly talk about septic tanks:.Dan also answered Trash Cat's questions:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved how Beth @bsherm36 used the surrealness of the zebra to write about the craft of writing. The voice is dry and witty and keeps us immersed until the fabulous freedom of the end. Read Beth's fun flash here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved how this piece is packed with story, and has such a compelling voice to tell it. With each read, you glean a little more about the complex characters. Read and listen to Mike's story here:.

From our latest issue 🦝 .We loved the setting we were plunged into, the instant tension and confusion. Then @ColemanBigelow's MC taking time to reflect and regret and ultimately reveal himself was a rollercoaster. Read and listen to the story here:

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved @angela_joynes feisty, rebellious footling breech girl and the impeccable voice of this piece. You can read and listen to Angela read her amazing story here. Go join Astoria in the dock.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved the layers in this gritty flash from Stephanie. There is a well of emotion and torment hidden under the superb, scathing voice. Read and listen to Stephanie read this in her Scots accent for an authentic story.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved @MEProctor3's introspective MC as he questions his career choices. A sublime voice that holds you right to the end. Read and listen to the story here:.M.E. also gave us an insightful interview:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved this surreal piece that opens with a beautiful exchange between parents and establishes the most exquisite voice. At once gentle and unwaveringly raw, read and listen to Coda's flash here:.

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved the breathless, passionate journey this took us on, as well as the landscapes we travelled with the characters. Ian @10kandalatte is not afraid to punch hard with emotion here; you'll feel it. Read and listen: .

From our latest issue 🦝.We loved the allure of the title and were not disappointed by the calm, matter-of-factness of the characters and of course, we love a flash with an important lesson to teach us 😀.Read and listen to Keith's story here:.