We are thrilled to share Aimee Bender’s finalist selections for the 2018 Winter Short Story Award! Thank you to all of our wonderful submitters. We were truly blown away with the quality of submissions for this contest. The winner will receive $3000 and publication online. Second and third place stories will be awarded publication and $300 and $200 respectively. All winners and honorable mentions will receive agency review, as well!

Winner:

“Damico” by Joe Bond

Second Place Story:

“Caretaker Needed” by Meghan Daniels

Third Place Story:

“Narada’s Ears” by Sanjena Sathian

Honorable Mention:

“At This Late Hour” by Rebecca Turkewitz