The story of the week for October 26 to 30 is…
Mama by Lisa Lysen
I would have chosen this story regardless, but I was very touched by the news that Lisa’s mother passed away only a few days after this story was published. Condolences, Lisa, as you mourn your mother’s passing.
The story of the week for October 19 to 23 is…
A Fleeting Childhood by Jason Huynh
Jason crafted a potent mix of nostalgia and sympathy, setting a scene I could easily envision with some great descriptive language.
The story of the week for October 12 to 16 is…
Life Encapsulated by Jon Nixon
While it’s always true that you need to get full value out of every word in a 50-word story, this story takes that concept to a whole new level.
The story of the week for October 5 to 9 is…
Cold Callers by Carol Browne
Wordplay and murder; what a combo.
The Story of the Month is chosen from the Story of the Week winners announced from the past month.
The finalists for September were:
One Job From Retirement by Guy Preston
Toothbrush, Toothbrush, Toothbrush by Kenneth Hamner
The Missing Wallet by Katya Duft
One Night Stand by Pat Campbell
The winner of the September 2015 Story of the Month, and the $10 prize, is…
One Job From Retirement
The build up of this story is very well executed, and the moment of understanding brings on a flood of emotions. Guy did an excellent job of creating a unique concept and conveying it to the reader.
The story of the week for September 28 to October 2 is…
Sea and Sky by William Shaw
Eerie, mysterious, atmospheric. I love this style of sci fi, and I’m impressed to see it accomplished in just 50 words.
The story of the week for September 21 to 25 is…
One Night Stand by Pat Campbell
I have a real soft spot for well executed perspective shifts, and this one does it exquisitely, with a brilliant little “Huh?” moment and genuine humour.
The story of the week for September 14 to 18 is…
The Missing Wallet by Katya Duft
It’s great to get a humorous story that doesn’t smack you in the face with a punchline. Character humour is difficult to accomplish in 50 words, but I think we’ve met some great characters here with a fun story to tell.
The story of the week for September 7 to 11 is…
Toothbrush, Toothbrush, Toothbrush by Kenneth Hamner
Amusing, creatively structured, and with a message behind it all. An effective story from multiple angles.
The story of the week for August 31 to September 4 is…
One Job From Retirement by Guy Preston
The “reveal” in this story is so subtle and yet hits so hard.