Boundless Short-Story Winners
Being part angel isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Clara Gardner has the power to fly and heal with the touch of her hands, but all she wants is have a normal life as a freshman at Stanford. There’s a...
View ArticleTruth & Lies Short-Story Contest Winners
Sixteen-year-old Glen Morgan dreams of escaping her boring existence and traveling to outer space. But these dreams are dashed when her workaholic father is arrested because of his mysterious...
View ArticleIn Stores Now! Guest of Honor Contest Winners
On February 28th, we invited Random House debut authors, Rachel Hartman (Seraphina), Alexandra Monir (Timekeeper), and Elizabeth LaBan (The Tragedy Paper)—plus special guest Erin Clarke, editor at...
View ArticleDance of Shadows Flash Contest Finalists
Vanessa’s grandmother, mother, and sister were all talented ballerinas, so it’s natural that she would follow in their footsteps and attend the prestigious New York Ballet Academy. But Vanessa isn’t...
View ArticleTimekeeper Short-Story Contest Winners
As Michele Windsor settles into her new life with her grandparents, she uncovers secrets about her time-traveling father’s involvement in the mysterious Time Society—and his connection to a vengeful...
View ArticleThe Kiss: Weekend Flash Contest Winners
Whit and Wisty Allgood have awe-inspiring magical gifts. Whit is clairvoyant and can move objects with his mind. Wisty can burst into flames and turn people into animals. For the most part, the Allgood...
View ArticleDance of Shadows Flash Contest Winners
When Vanessa is accepted into the prestigious New York Ballet Academy, she has two goals. One is to continue her family’s legacy and dance one day as prima ballerina. But Vanessa also wants to find her...
View ArticleThe Kiss Short-Story Contest — Finalists!
Wisty and Whit Allgood thought things were looking up when they defeated the ruthless dictator, The One Who is The One. But there is a new threat looming. Wisty is attracted to Heath—who is mysterious,...
View ArticleWinter Break Flash-Fiction Contest — Winners!
Summer break is just around the corner, and we can pretty much all agree that we’d rather be spending out time on the beach than the slopes. But when we’re knee-deep in finals, looking back on our...
View ArticleWinners of the Rootless Weekend Flash-Fiction Contest!
As a tree builder, Banyan uses scrap metal to construct gorgeous makeshift forests for rich patrons who want to escape the barren landscape. But the inspiration for his creations is drawn purely from...
View ArticleWinners of the Hysteria Weekend Flash-Fiction Contest!
Everybody knows Mallory killed her boyfriend in self-defense. Everyone except Mallory herself. She has no memory of that night and she’s haunted by the ghost of her dead boyfriend. Mallory’s parents...
View ArticleRebel With a Cause: The Summer Prince Flash Contest Finalists
June Costa’s not afraid to stage explosive, dramatic public art projects that might add fuel to a growing youth rebellion. Inspired by The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson, we challenged you to a...
View ArticleThe Friends and Rivals Flash-Fiction Contest — Finalists!
Palmares Três has fallen in love with its new Summer King, Enki, including June’s best friend Gil. The problem: June also has feelings for the handsome prince. Inspired by the friendships and rivalries...
View ArticleDance of Shadows: Weekend Flash Contest Winners
During her first night at New York Ballet Academy, Vanessa is blind-folded and brought to an initiation ceremony led by the upperclassmen. But there’s no need for introductions here . . . they just...
View ArticleFirst Love: Eleanor & Park Contest Winners!
Love hits you when you least expect it, Eleanor and Park can agree with that. Eleanor’s home life isn’t that great and it doesn’t help that she’s bullied on the bus. Park is a bit of a loner, listening...
View ArticleLove Books? Come Get Some Free Ones!
In honor of Operation Teen Book Drop, Figment is giving away two free books to everyone who stops by our Upper East Side office on Thursday, April 18. You keep one. Then drop the other in a public...
View ArticleThe Eternity Cure Twitter Contest
Allison Sekemoto never wanted to become a vampire. Forced to choose between death and immortality, Allie made the decision to live. But when her mentor and sire, Kanin, is kidnapped by the sadistic...
View ArticleFace the Quizzler: Weekend Quiz Round-up!
Have you ever wanted to be a Superhero? Are you secretly a Superhero? Well, why don’t you drop off your leotard and cape at the dry cleaners and kill time with these quizzes? What is Your Superhero...
View ArticleThe Sweetest Dark Weekend Flash Contest Finalists!
Lora Jones doesn’t know anything about her past. When she was little, she was found wandering the streets of London and sent to Blisshaven Foundling Home. Lora seemed like any other orphan until she’s...
View ArticleStung Flash-Fiction Contest — Finalists!
Fiona doesn’t remember going to sleep. When she finally wakes up—five years later—she doesn’t find a handsome prince hovering above her. Instead, she finds her home completely abandoned and her...
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