Your story must be 300 words or less (not one word more).

Copy your story into the body of an e-mail message with the subject line "Micro-Fiction Contest" and send it to melicreview@hotmail.com on or before April 15, 2001.

You may submit up to three stories, each in a separate email.

Please include your name, address and a brief bio along with your story.

Winners will be notified in the beginning of May by e-mail. The winning stories will appear in the Summer issue (June 10, 2001).

First Prize: $150 Second Prize: $50