Don't Come Home
Enter this modern storytelling contest where one short text message drives the entire plot. Interpret the line any way you choose.
Dribble Flash Fiction
Create a complete story using exactly 50 words. Choose any theme or setting, but craft a focused narrative with clear impact. Make every word count so the piece feels intentional and satisfying within the strict limit.
Share Your Story
Write a true account of a meaningful experience from your life. Focus on clear details, personal perspective, and emotional impact. Share what happened and why it still matters to you.
75 Words Flash Fiction
Write a complete story using exactly 75 words. Any subject is fine. Just make sure it feels like a real story from start to finish.
The Unseen Character
Can you build tension around a character who never enters the scene. The main character never physically appears, yet remains essential to the plot.
Dear God
Write a piece addressed directly to God. Speak honestly. Share what is on your heart, whether it is worry, gratitude, doubt, or hope. Let it feel personal and real, like a message you truly mean.
Whodunit
Write a mystery story. Give us a puzzle worth solving and a few people who might be hiding something. Drop clues along the way, but do not make it too easy. Let the tension build and keep the reader guessing until the truth comes out.
Write A Rant
Got something that really gets under your skin? This is your chance to say it out loud. Write a rant about whatever frustrates you. It can be funny, sharp, serious, or a little over the top. Just let your voice come through strong and real.
Before the Storm
Write a story set in the hours before a life changing event. The main character knows it is coming. Show what that waiting feels like. The nerves, the hope, the second thoughts. You can stop just before it happens or carry it through. Just make the buildup feel real.
A First Book Chapter
Submit the opening chapter of your novel. Introduce us to your main character and the world they live in. Start the story in a way that pulls the reader in and makes them want to keep going. Let your voice show from the first page.
Horror Writing Contest
Write a horror story that feels unsettling from the start. Let the mood build slowly or hit hard, but make the tension real. Focus on what creeps under the skin, not just what jumps out. Leave the reader with a feeling that lingers after the last line.
True Story Contest
Write a true story from your own life. Choose one moment, one memory, or even one small detail that still stays with you. It does not have to be dramatic. Just be honest. Share what it meant to you and let the feeling come through in simple, clear words.
Funny 50 Word Story
Write a funny story using exactly 50 words. It can be a quick moment, a strange mix up, or something that still makes you laugh. There is no need for a big plot. Just make it clear, count your words, and try to land the humor.
Faith Flash
Write a flash nonfiction piece about your faith. Share how belief shows up in your daily life or helps you through hard times. Be personal and clear about what God means to you. Keep it focused and real. Your piece must be exactly 300 words, so count carefully and make each word matter.
Through the Window
Write a story that begins with your main character looking out a window. Use that first moment to set the mood and give us a sense of what they are thinking. Let what they see, or do not see, quietly point the story in its next direction.
Dialogue Only Writing Contest
Write a story told entirely through dialogue. No description. No stage directions. Let the characters reveal the setting, tension, and emotion just through what they say.
100 Word Flash Fiction
Write a flash fiction story using exactly 100 words. Tell a clear story from start to finish. Keep it tight and make every word count. Count carefully and make sure it feels complete when it ends.
Nonfiction Writing Contest
Have a real life experience you want to share? Submit a nonfiction piece for this contest. It can be funny, thoughtful, spiritual, or something that made you see the world a little differently. Just tell it clearly and let your own voice come through.
It Changed Me
Write a personal story about a time that changed you. It might be one clear turning point or a season that slowly shifted your path. Tell us what happened and how it shaped who you are now.
Newbie Flash Fiction
New to FanStory? This contest is a great place to start. Write a complete story using exactly 100 words. The title does not count. Pick any topic you like, but make it feel like a real story from beginning to end. Count your words carefully and make each one matter.
A Childhood Moment
Write a story from a child’s point of view. It can be made up or based on something real. Let the voice feel young and honest. Show how the world looks through their eyes, with simple thoughts and real feelings guiding the story.
Flash Fiction
Write a complete story using exactly 150 words. Any subject is fine. Just make sure it has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Count your words carefully and make each sentence earn its place.
Write A Play
Write an original screenplay scene. Include dialogue and simple stage direction so we can see what is happening. It can be for film, television, or the stage. Let the characters feel real and make the scene strong enough to stand on its own.
This Sentence Starts The Story
Write a story that begins with this line: It started as a normal day until it wasn't. Let the story grow from that line. Show how something ordinary turns into something unexpected, and how the characters deal with what comes next.
True Story Flash
Write a short true story from your own life. Pick one real moment and tell it clearly. It can be funny, awkward, moving, or thoughtful. Keep it tight and honest, and let the feeling come through without overexplaining it.
I'm Gonna Rant
Got something that drives you crazy? Write about it. This is your space to vent. Be funny, bold, sharp, or serious. Just let your real voice come through and say what you have been wanting to say.
Romance Writing Contest
Write a romance short story about two people whose connection is starting to grow. Show the pull between them, the nerves, the small risks, and the moments that matter. The ending can be happy, bittersweet, or left open. Just make the feelings feel real.
Sci Fi or Fantasy Writing Contest
Write a short story with a science fiction or fantasy feel. It might take place on a distant planet, in a hidden world, or in a future shaped by new technology. Create a setting that feels beyond everyday life and let your characters face whatever strange or risky things come with it.