July 24 Monthly Micro Winners
Congratulations all!
First Prize
Wind-up Happiness
by Steven Huff
The judges loved this because of the way the story is constructed, constantly surprising the reader with each new development. They also appreciated the pleasing rhythm to the prose, which is, at times, almost poetic. The language is beautiful and the startling images make this a compelling and memorable read.
Second Prize
How Perfectly Creativity Shapes Our World, You Said
by Heather D Haigh
This story won second place because of its original use of imagery and how the bold, colourful prose overlays a quiet sense of sadness and despair.
People’s Prize
The Last Loaf
by Taria Karillion
Massive congratulations to our two winners! Steven and Heather share the cash prize, while Taria recieves a six-month paid subscription to WestWord for winning the People’s Prize.
Shortlist
A Cry From the Forest by Renae Wood
Read it here
Aphrodite’s Pearls by Zannie Rose
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Bisection by Dawn Miller
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Maria Yearns to Fill the Hollowness and Create a Brighter Look by Sue Rowbotham
Read it here
She Wished for an Open Door by Salena Casha
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The Layers of My Daughter by Sally Curtis
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Traces by Sharon Boyle
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Until Now by Anita Goodfellow
Read it here
Congrats to all three winners!