The theme for September is ANCIENT MYSTERIES!
Spin a tale set in the past or present (or a little of both) that features an ancient mystery, legend, or myth. Mystery, historical fiction, romance, horror, nonfiction - you're welcome to write in the genre of your choice. Short stories, flash fiction, poetry, microfiction, short memoir, and first chapters of longer works are all welcome. The word limit is 2,000 words. Please let me know if your submission comes with any content warnings. I also ask everyone to refrain from egregious violent or sexual content as I don't put age restrictions on content.
How to Submit:
There are four ways to submit your work. Please pick the one that is most convenient for you.
- Via Email:
- email your submission to contact.undergroundbookshelf@gmail.com
- include the contest you are submitting to, the name you would like to be credited under, a brief bio, and your pronouns
Image Description: An ancient and worn-down cobblestone street runs straight down the center of the image. It is lined on either side by crumbling columns. A stone archway frames the end of the road in the distance.
Credit: asap jpeg / Pexels
- Via Neobook:
- publish your completed poem on Neobook
- include the hashtag #flashfictionfun so that other participants can find and read your work
- direct message the contest moderator (@LauraWrites), (include the contest you are submitting to, the name you would like to be credited under, and your pronouns)
- Via Booksie:
- publish your completed poem on Booksie
- include the hashtag #flashfictionfun so that other participants can find and read your work
- direct message the contest moderator (@LauraWrites), (include the contest you are submitting to, the name you would like to be credited under, and your pronouns)
Via Wattpad:
- publish your completed poem on Wattpad
- include the hashtag #flashfictionfun so that other participants can find and read your work
- drop the link to your submission in the comment section of the September Writing Contest Chapter
Contest Timeline
- Submissions open September 1, 2025
- Submissions close September 28, 2025
- Results announced the week of September 29, 2025
Prizes
Winners/honorable mentions have the option to have their story or poem featured on Underground Bookshelf the following month. If you are a winner or honorably mentioned, please make sure I have your up-to-date bio, the name you wish to be credited under, and your pronouns.
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