January 2026 Competition

To enter, and for full competition rules, see: How to Enter

Brief:  Write a short story (of 300 words) somehow inspired by the image of the hollow tree above (as obliquely as you like!).

(max 300 words)

Deadline 16th December 2025 11:59 PM

Adjudicator: Vanessa Gebbie

Winning Entries

FIRST PLACE ‘The Tree of Life’ by Steven Pratt

SECOND PLACE: ‘The Husk’ by Philip Evans

HIGHLY COMMENDED: ‘Prey’ By Rachel O’Neill

HIGHLY COMMENDED: ‘Tree’ By Mike Sedgwick

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