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March 2026 Competition
Write a short story inspired by a work of art.
The Loving Maze
By David Sinclair It was one of those long, still summer days of youth. So hot, it seemed as if the air itself was softly smouldering. In the afternoon, we walked from Richmond to Hampton Court, enjoying the coolness of the river and then wandered in the Palace gardens, relaxing in a languorous, comfortable companionship. …
A Blush in the Ivy
By Eleanor Marsden THIRD PLACE in February Competition She readjusted her vantage point until everything was in view, reassured that he couldn’t see her through the tangle of leaves. Silhouetted by the blanket of snow, he cut an impressive figure. He was darker than she’d remembered, with more of a haughty countenance, standing quite motionless…
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