PLATFORM ANGEL by Veronica Georgina (1st Place, Short July26)

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)

A WEAVE OF TIME by Alexander Fagerlund (2nd 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)

SPECIAL MENTIONS – Short Story, Jul26

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

RUT by James Edwards (1st Place, Flash May26)

Long after the tears had dried, and hurtful words lost their sting, there was still work to do. The division of a coexistence was no easy task. They had already sorted through the majority, possessions they had shared, cherished, and now were destined to lose. Then they got to the box. They had bought it … Continue reading RUT by James Edwards (1st Place, Flash May26)

WHAT’S WRONG, MY LOVE? by Grant Wandle (2nd Place, Flash May26)

I woke. Everything was still, with only a dim streetlight glow creeping under the curtains. You had your back to me, but I sensed that you might be awake. You might even have woken me. I lifted my hand across and you shuffled backwards into my embrace, wrapping my arm tightly around you, interlacing your … Continue reading WHAT’S WRONG, MY LOVE? by Grant Wandle (2nd Place, Flash May26)

SPECIAL MENTIONS – Flash Fiction, May26

These three stories received a Special Mention in judging of the May26 quarter of our Flash Fiction Prize. Youth Custody by Peter Moody, The Museum of Extinct Emotions by Aarnav Nair, and Saved By A Sandwich by Hannah Retallick. Youth Custody by Peter Moody It was the second week of the Autumn term at School. … Continue reading SPECIAL MENTIONS – Flash Fiction, May26

A GUTTERING CANDLE by Dianne Bown-Wilson (1st Place, June25)

Mrs Mulhern's telephone rings at her bedside at 11.37 pm. She registers the time as she snaps on the light, glad she wasn't asleep. These days, it takes her a while to collect her thoughts when she wakes, and whoever's calling could ring off— although that might be no bad thing. 'Hello?' She speaks cautiously. … Continue reading A GUTTERING CANDLE by Dianne Bown-Wilson (1st Place, June25)

BEGINNERS PLEASE by B W Frimston (2nd Place, June25)

“Ladies and gentlemen, this is your half-hour call. You have thirty minutes until curtain up, thank you.” As the announcement was made by the theatre manager over the tannoy, the company stage manager Gerry scoured backstage, just the slightest hint of concern starting to edge into her consciousness. “Has anybody seen Derek? Derek’s missing.” A … Continue reading BEGINNERS PLEASE by B W Frimston (2nd Place, June25)