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In Amber Light
October 12, 2022 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2022 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had a weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Suspense // Location = A Darkroom // Object = A Ladder * * * Julia stepped out of the taxicab into the early morning air,

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Ark, The Herald Angel Sins
March 23, 2022 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had a weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Comedy // Location = A Sinking Boat // Object = A Gold Coin DISCLAIMER: This is a religious parody. Please don’t be angry, it’s all

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The Super Duper Fun Maze of Discovery
September 2, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest, Round 2. I had one weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Rom Com // Location = A Labyrinth // Item = Water Balloon * * * “Goddamn litterers,” Tom muttered. He picked up a magazine that was drooped over the edge

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A Promise in Carbonite
August 13, 2020 Short Story Kade Kessler

So, I accidentally joined a Star Wars Fanfiction Contest. Fanfiction isn’t typically my thing, but…. Star Wars. Plus. Writing Contest. I couldn’t resist. This will be my second ever attempt at writing fanfiction (the first was a continuation of Stargate Universe after it was cancelled *sadface*). The prompt for this round of the contest was:

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The Poison of Penny’s Playpen
July 15, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had one weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Suspense // Location = Daycare Facility // Item = Blueberry Muffin * * * It was the tallest tower Eli ever made. He stepped back and placed his hands on his hips

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As Always
June 1, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2020 NYCMidnight Short Story Contest. I had one week to write a <2,500 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Drama // Subject = Contagious // Character = Taxi Cab Driver * * * Tad turns the steering wheel with calculated precision as his taxi

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Battle of the Bulges
May 30, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2013 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had weekend to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Comedy // Location = Opera House // Item = Tennis Ball * * * “Damn contraption…” Harold mumbled to himself. He pushed the metal walker up

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To See The Light
May 29, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2012 NYCMidnight Short Story Contest. I had week to write a <2,500 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Fantasy // Subject = An Attack // Character = A Singer * * * It was night.  It was always night. A swarm of black approached

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The Lie
May 28, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2011 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had 2 days to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Mystery // Location = Horse Stable // Object = Bouquet of Flowers * * * “Watson! I think I found something!” The chocolate blood hound

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Blood of Demons
May 27, 2020 NYCM Contest, Short Story Kade Kessler

This story was written as an entry in the 2013 NYCMidnight Flash Fiction Contest. I had 2 days to write a <1,000 word story with the following prompts: Genre = Mystery // Location = Airplane // Object = DVD * * * The little red recording dot flashed in the corner of Tom’s video camera

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