When they accepted their mission, our judges knew they'd have a challenge before them. But they had no idea there would be so many great stories submitted, with many more than just 13 deserving of top honors. Still, they bit the bullet and managed to narrow it down. Congratulations to the winners of our 2013 Fiction Short Story Contest.
First Place "Kind Eyes" Rachel Neal
Second Place "Mended Heart" Gaye B. Clark
Third Place "The Gazebo" Angelyn Sherrod
Top Ten Finalists "Homecoming" Jane Gill
"I'll Fly Away" Susannah Lewis
"Mama's Lesson in Confidence" Linda Breeden
"One for Terry" Casey Walton
"Watershed" Grace Lundmark
"Third Impressions" John Leatherman
"Hiding Place" Ruth White
"Memories of the Future" Scott Thompson
"The Sweetest Day" Jill Weatherholt
"Gracie of My Heart" Thomas Langham
AVAILABLE NOW! Short Tales
Enjoy the top 13 entries in our 2013 Fiction Short Stories Contest in this very special publication. The size of our regular magazine, this high-quality anthology is an entertaining and diverse collection of humor, drama, mystery, and romance. Short Tales has something for everyone, and makes a great gift for the readers you love.