Author: Cranked Anvil

On The Shelf – PETER BOYLE

Peter Boyle is a Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin where for many years he has been writing scientific material.  Recently he veered into so-called 'creative writing' and now is an enthusiastic aficionado of this completely different genre.  He has already received recognition for his work in several short story competitions - including being shortlisted … Continue reading On The Shelf – PETER BOYLE

May 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners

After much reading, re-reading and deliberation by the judges, our May 21 flash fiction shortlist has been decided. It was a very dificult competition to judge this quarter, with some exceptional entries from both regular entrants and writers new to our competition. But the decisions have finally been made, and we are delighted to publish … Continue reading May 2021 – Flash shortlist and winners

SOAKING THE JARS by Bernadette Stott (1st place, Flash May21)

Jem liked those posh yogurts.  The ones that came in real glass jars with proper twisty lids.  Every jar kept, label picked off, soaked in warm suddy water.  Some jars she kept for salad dressing or pickling tiny onions, some she’d put little posies of flowers in, maybe a bud rose and some ivy, or … Continue reading SOAKING THE JARS by Bernadette Stott (1st place, Flash May21)

THE UNSAYABLE by Alison Wassell (2nd place, Flash May21)

Three o’clock. In fifteen minutes, Jen can release thirty children into the custody of their parents. Today they are, so far, all unmaimed. She begins to relax. Too soon. Tilly tugs on her sleeve and points to her cheek, which sports a new, angry scratch. The child’s teary eyes accuse Jen of failing to keep … Continue reading THE UNSAYABLE by Alison Wassell (2nd place, Flash May21)