2005 Winners
Flash Fiction Category
FIRST PLACE
The River, Black with Night
by David Witteveen
SECOND PLACE
Moving Dad
by Steven Cavanagh
THIRD PLACE
The Feast
by Joanne Anderton
Honourable Mentions
- Holiday by Liam Rands
- Drawn from Life by Jonathan Elsom
Short Story Category
FIRST PLACE
The Incorruptible
by Siobhan Bailey
SECOND PLACE
The Coffin
by Kathryn England
THIRD PLACE
The Overcoat
by Barry Riley
Honourable Mentions
- The Flower Girl by Michelle Smith
- My People are Singing by Deborah Crabtree
- Honour The Ottoman Dead by Jamie McGraw
Thank you to all of those who entered the competition. Chosing the shortlist of winners was a difficult task as there were many original, riveting and well-written stories. The top 3 winning entries and honourable mentions in each category are listed below.
"When I heard there would be a plaque, there was much discussion amongst my friends as to what would constitute a horror award. The verdict when it arrived was, 'that’s the coolest trophy ever.' The design is really great and I’m sure this year’s winner will love theirs as much as I do. I keep it in my library, next to the horror novels of course." Siobhan Bailey, May '06