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Based in Ireland, the online journal Brilliant Flash Fiction is published quarterly and accepts submissions of unpublished short stories under 1,000 words. See website for rules for their quarterly free contests with prizes up to 50 euros. No simultaneous submissions.
Source: https://brilliantflashfictionmag.wordpress.com/writing-contests/
Categories: Magazines and Literary Journals, Markets and Contests for Writers
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
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Deadline: Jul 1, 2025
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Prizes: $12,000
Deadline: Oct 1, 2025
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