Unveiled: The 2025 We Love Short Shorts Finalists Who Are Changing the Game—And the Surprising Special Mentions You Can’t Miss
Flash CNF Contest Finalists
Here are our three finalists, listed in alphabetical order by title:
- “Ghouls” by Hillary Wentworth
- “Greed” by Tori Walters
- “Say the Word” by Annamaria Formichella
Read their stories and see author bios on their live stories (after May 5).
Contest Shortlist
Our reading team also identified four honorable mentions for their excellence in capturing the essence of the flash form. These stories will appear in future issues of the magazine.
Here are our four short-list stories: