It was tough work, but we’ve narrowed submissions down to the final twelve! These stories are now in the hands of Julie Iromuanya, who has the unenviable task of declaring a winner. We want to thank all of our brave submitters who took on the challenge—we can’t wait to announce who will be making their debut from this shortlist. Check back next month for the announcement of our finalists!
“Made in Wonderland” by Abigail Bokaer
“A Cajun Admiral” by Anne Galjour
“Broad Horizons” by Brandon Ingalls
“Roommates” by Griffy LaPlante
“Birthday Cake” by Natalie McKay
“The Cataract” by Jessica Ribera
“Sightline” by Rachael Riley
“Andrew From Now On” by Davis Svingen
“Path of Totality” by Nina Michiko Tam
“Fugo con Pajarillo (Escape with Little Bird)” by Christina Ungermann
“Bethlehem, Revisited!” by Rachel Weinberg
“The Peace Bride” by Dilara Y