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Litro Flash Friday Challenge
THE ODDS ARE IN
Write the future as a probability. Make it personal.
Market Open
The Rationale
In the 21st century, prediction is no longer the domain of oracles — it’s a public language: odds, risk, probability, “priced-in” futures. We’re not looking for sci-fi spectacle. We’re looking for the emotional reality of living in a world where the future is treated like a market.
Prize: Publication in Litro Online and the Litro Print Anthology + a direct editorial consultation with Litro’s senior team.
The Market closes for entries on Wednesday, April 9th, 2026 (Midnight GMT).
Pick Your Market Line
“Odds you get expelled: 72%“
“Chance your relationship survives: 18%“
“Prob. city floods this month: 41%“
“Odds your job is automated: 94%“
“Odds your boyfriend is real: 22%“
“Chance of blackout tonight: 63%“
Guidelines
Opens: Friday, 6 Feb 2026 (4 PM GMT)
Closes: Wednesday, 9 April 2026 (Midnight GMT)
Maximum 800 words. Fiction only. Your story must include one of the six “Market Lines” listed above as a data point, dialogue, or consequence.
Litro is a sanctuary for human thought. LLM-generated text or AI-assisted entries are strictly barred. Your submission is your confirmation of authorship.
Standard Entry
FreeA clean literary constraint. No gimmicks.
Submit your flash fiction entry via our secure form. It takes two minutes.
CLOSEDWant to pick a Line first? See the Lines.