Fiction Winners Fiction Winners “Cold Water” by Catherine Hires (2015) February 7, 2016 Nia was still sleeping when I woke up. She was snoring loudly as I crawled my way down the rickety ladder that supported my lofted bed. I walked past... “Wrong Crowd” by Ethan Sheehan (2009) February 7, 2016 Bradley had never wanted to get mixed in with that crowd. But it seemed beyond his control. His best friend, Alex, had started hanging out with them... “Vive la Révolution” by Timothy Stobierski (2009) February 7, 2016 II was born under the lion as he commingled with the snake, but conceived when the dragon pillaged the great scales of their gold. “Who am I?” were my... “Penance” by Lillian R. Handleman (2009) February 7, 2016 The paunching of Dan’s belly that once sported lean muscle exposed a doughy adipose mass protruding from just above his belt. One could say his belly... “Most Friends Ever” by Linda Courtland (2009) February 7, 2016 “We’ve identified you as the person with the fewest friends on Facebook,” the email said. “But don’t worry, help is on the way.” It was high school... “Disappearing Act” by Juliana Flynn (2009) February 7, 2016 The cat was gone. He lied and said he didn’t care because he held a deep conviction that his words could take shape into honest sentiments, if only he... Cold Water By Catherine Hires (An Excerpt) (2015) June 16, 2015 Collins Literary Prize Winner, Prose (2015) Nia was still sleeping when I woke up. She was snoring loudly as I crawled my way down the rickety ladder... A Tie By Joshua Couvares (2015) June 16, 2015 Jennie Hackman Memorial Award for Short Fiction, Third Place (2015) Another shot. Tequila dried onto his knuckles, his fingernails. When he makes a... Lights in the Night By Stephanie Mei Koo (2015) June 16, 2015 Jennie Hackman Memorial Award for Short Fiction, Second Place (2015) Her bedroom lights haven’t been off for twenty-four years. Oh, it is silly... 123456