2025 Debut Fiction Prize Winners (Updated)!

September 10, 2025

Unfortunately, we are no longer able to award the grand prize to our previously announced winner (though be on the lookout for his story in the new year). Congratulations to our new grand prize winner, Dilara Y, whose story, “The Peace Bride,” will be published in early November. Congratulations also to Abigail Bokaer and to Rachael Riley, our new second- and third-place finalists! Thank you to each and every one of our submitters, and check back later in the year to read these three terrific debut short stories!

Winner

“The Peace Bride” by Dilara Y

Second Place Finalist

“Made in Wonderland” by Abigail Bokaer

Third Place Finalist

“Sightline” by Rachael Riley

 

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