Editor’s note: Karen Harris Tully is a writer who lives in Raymond and has agreed to keep a journal to share with Daily World readers during the odd and uncertain time we’re all navigating.

Hey Harborites!

Let’s try something new, shake things up a bit, huh?

I challenge YOU to a Flash Fiction Challenge. What is flash fiction? It’s a short story, very short. Any topic, any genre, even poetry! (Family friendly only, please.) 200 words or less. Sounds easy, right? Wrong! Selected stories will be printed here, in The Daily World. Who’s ready for a challenge?

Who: You! Open to everyone, all ages.

What: A short story, 200 words or less. Any genre. Any topic. Must be family friendly. Selected stories will be printed in The Daily World. You retain all rights to your story. Number of stories selected will depend on number of submissions.

When: You have one week. Stories are due Thursday, April 23.

Where: The Daily World Flash Fiction Challenge

Email: karenharristully@gmail.com; Subject line: Flash Fiction Challenge

Volunteer judges will be yours truly, Karen Harris Tully, and a loyal reader of The Daily World, Corby Varness.

How: Need a story prompt to get started? Try: The Writing Prompt Generator, https://thestoryshack.com/tools/writing-prompt-generator/ Click the Generate button.

Ignore the number of words it gives! Remember, 200 words or less. Use as much or as little of the prompt as you want, it’s just to get you going. And have fun!

Karen Harris Tully is a novelist living in Raymond with her husband and two small children. She writes sci-fi/fantasy for teens and adults and can be found at www.karenharristully.com.