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by Nancy Kay - June 2, 2023June 1, 2023

FRIDAY NOTES & NEWS: Thanks to everyone who entered our Flash Fiction Week Contest

Thanks everyone who entered our Flash Fiction contest; there were some very strong contenders. The top five submissions will be posted this coming week, June 5 – 9. We will be getting back to the other submitters early next week.

Our next contest will be in October 2023 (Scary Story Week); submissions will be open closer to the date.

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