We’re excited to reveal our shortlist in the latest themed flash competition. Lots of really great stories this time around so our usual shortlist of 10 has 1 extra on it! Well done to everyone who was longlisted and congratulations to the writers of our shortlisted stories. No telling which is yours yet though!

The stories are now with our judge, Ross Jeffrey, to make the final decision.

Shortlist

• Cravings
• Edging
• How I Learnt to Cook
• How to Become a Wallflower
• Lillith Comes to Me After I Pray for Wholeness
• Nesting
• Our Mary
• Sister of the Jilted Bride
• The Outsiders
• The Search for Oretha Wells
• The Six