Finding Unexpected Solace: Mini Flash Essay Contest
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After publishing Angie Chuang’s Personals piece, “How a Black-Market IVF Drug Deal Helped Heal My Marriage,” over at Narratively, we got to thinking about times when we’ve found closure or reassurance in an unlikely corner. You too? We would love to hear all about it. Tell us about a moment in which you found solace in an unexpected place.
Details:
Write a mini flash essay about about a moment, a time, in which you found solace in an unexpected place.
Word Count: 300 words max — longer drafts will not be considered.
Deadline: Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:59 ET.