Winning Work
Reprint Prize Winner: “Bristol Palin is a Realtor” by Read Cook
February 9, 2026
Reprint Prize Runner-Up: “Mrs. Pomeroy’s Table” by Charlie Watts
February 9, 2026
Debut Fiction Prize 1st Place: “The Peace Bride” by Dilara Y
November 3, 2025
Debut Fiction Prize 3rd Place: “Sightline” by Rachael Riley
October 20, 2025
Winter Short Story Award 3rd Place: “The Lack of Noise” by L.J. Bowden
September 15, 2025
Best Emerging Writers 2024: Introduction by Gina Chung
April 14, 2025
Best Emerging Writers 2024: “SeaWorld” by Aurora Huiza
April 14, 2025
Reprint Prize Winner: “You Are the Greatest Lake” by Greg Schutz
February 10, 2025
Reprint Prize Runner-Up: “Here We Are” by Robyn Allers
February 10, 2025
Reprint Prize Runner-Up: “Catch & Release” by Larry Flynn
February 10, 2025
Featured Flash Contest Winner: “Hurmë” by Melanie Simonich
October 28, 2024
Winter Short Story Award 1st Place: “The Sisters” by Angie Ellis
September 23, 2024
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