We are so excited to share at last the shortlist for our ninth volume of our annual anthology. Rick Bass narrowed the field from 30 excellent stories and essays to a mere 10, which was surely a difficult task. We can’t wait to share these finalists with you!

Cicada Summer, Emma Choi

Everyday Horror Show, Paola Ferrante

Pirating, Jack Foraker

Exchanges, Dara Kell

The Monroe House, Charisse Kubr

The God in the Dark, Leeyee Lim

Proper Forage, Barbara Litkowski

Above Snowline, Rachel Markels Webber

Mortal Champions, Stefani Nellen

Whitney in the Real World, Stephanie Pushaw