Jot Russell's The Future is Short: Science Fiction in a Flash Volume 4 Experience the power of Flash Fiction 47 thrilling stories, each less than 900 words. New and established authors try their hands at writing to monthly prompts, vying for the coveted title of Science Fiction Microstory Contest Champion. Could you do this? How well do you think you would succeed? Check the prompts and see how each author met the Challenge. S. M. Kraftchak, Jack McDaniel, Andrew Gurcak, Chris Nance, Paula Friedman, Jeremy Lichtman, Tom Olbert, Marianne Petrino, John Appius Quill, Greg Krumrey, Justin Sewall, Jot Russell, C. Lloyd Preville, Joseph Minart, Rejoice Denhere, Jeremy McLain