Futurescapes is seeking short stories set in a near-future city where significant strides have been made toward addressing the complex intersection of homelessness, mental health, and drug and sex trafficking. Thus, their theme for 2018 is “Cities of Promise.”

Here’s a breakdown of some of the important stuff:

• You’ll need a work of short fiction up to 8,000 words.
• No fee to enter for first entry, but you can submit a second for a fee.
• $2000 for first prize.
• $500 for five runners-up.
• Publication in an anthology.

The contest deadline is December 31, 2018. For complete guidelines and the form to enter, click here. As always, good luck.

P.D. Pabst
Blogger and writer of MG/YA fiction