January 2025 CBUB Flash Fiction Challenge

[IKA]

This Flash Fiction challenge has a maximum Word Count of 2500 words per match entry.

The match set-up must be 2500 words or less.  Use Word Count Tool to weigh your entry.

Theme:

You must use at least one character in the match that has something to do with new introductions.  And the match write-up must reference the new introduction in some capacity.

Examples:

Two thieves break into the same vault and meet for the very first time.
Two Heroes misinterpret each other as the villain of the story. 
Two competitive heroes are introduced to each other and their competitive nature makes things get chaotic.

Players must use two contenders (and only two) in a 1 vs. 1 match.

The two contenders can be anyone from any category of the CBUB Character Database, however these characters must be meeting for the very first time!

Players are free to add new characters to the CBUB Character Database for use in the Tournament matches.

 

Matches:

Players will create One Tournament match in the month of January with the above theme.  And only one.
Whoever enters the highest rated match wins. 

Prizes:

1 Grand Prize - $25 Digital Visa gift card

[leroypowell3]

Something tells me I better take a swing at this. Revisit some of my stand alone stories that are sitting around.

[leroypowell3]

Do we post these in the tournament section?

[JohnnyChany]

I was also wondering this I assume you pick the tournament option and just post the link here.

[IKA]

4 hours ago, JohnnyChany said:

I was also wondering this I assume you pick the tournament option and just post the link here.

Correct!

[Culwych1]

Not sure if this is still going ahead, but just in case here's my entry (and hopefully we'll see a few more come in soon!)

 

[JohnnyChany]

I'm glad I'm not the only one putting an entry in this challenge. There is still time, hopefully some more will come.

 

VANESSA VS. VI

[IKA]

No further entries allowed. 

 

[JohnnyChany]

Congrats @Culwych1, well deserved.

[Culwych1]

5 hours ago, JohnnyChany said:

Congrats @Culwych1, well deserved.

Right back at you, a great read (although I'm not familiar with either of them)!

[IKA]

January Flash Fiction winner is:

@Culwych1: congrats!

 

As per usual you will recieve a $25 digital visa gift card (whenever it finally clears.)

[DSkillz]

I haven't been on the ball lately ... 

A very belated congratulations to you, @Culwych1! Your match has been placed in the CBUB Hall of Fame and copy/pasted into the Outstanding Match Set-ups thread.