By Stacey Balkun / First Place, 2025 Plentitudes Prize in Flash /             Believe her when she says she loves, you, baby, your...

By Bridget Goldschmidt / Second Place, 2025 Plentitudes Prize in Flash /             They were all playing in the pool that day: Midge,...

By Caressa Layne / Third Place, 2025 Plentitudes Prize in Flash /             Kate draws a revolver from a holster as anyone else...

By Anna Schachner / Flash /   1. The weeping willow tree in our front yard was a neighborhood landmark and jungle gym, although I thought...

By Clare Olivares / Flash /   "Why do you have so many pill bottles in your baggage? Do you need these in your carry on?" Well yes...

By Pam Clements / Flash /   Crushed oyster shells, attractive crunchy walking paths, exist all over the South Carolina lowcountry. ...

By Jordan Nishkian / Flash / “I have a plan to get the new hen to start laying eggs,” Eddie said, interrupting Ada’s assigned reading...

By Iris Harris / Flash /   Terrance stands in front of the mirror, averting his eye from the disdainful reflection of four decades. Long,...

By Alana Craib / Flash /   My mother eats her own hair for breakfast. With milk and salt and fresh fruits. In a little ceramic bowl...