It was six forty-two. The sun was breaking over the horizon, gently illuminating everything in its touch. Nothing was different that morning. At least the sickness had passed, it made it a little easier to forget. On the platform opposite she was there as usual: the serene looking woman with the long red hair, the … Continue reading PLATFORM ANGEL by Veronica Georgina (1st Place, Short July26)

It was a golden autumn morning, and soon their dog would be dead. The sky was summer blue, despite it already being October. The sun shone in through the windows of the veterinary clinic and set everything aflame: the high table in the middle of the room, the computer half asleep in the corner, and … Continue reading A WEAVE OF TIME by Alexander Fagerlund (2nd Place, Short July26)

These three stories received a Special Mention in judging of the July26 quarter of our Short Story Prize. Head Room by Fred Johnson, What A Scream by Carl Hughes, and I Need To Tell You About Arnold by Grant Wandle. Head Room by Fred Jonson I’ve enjoyed my life so far, it’s had its ups … Continue reading SPECIAL MENTIONS – Short Story, Jul26