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We received so many amazing stories for this contest, a big thanks to each and every writer who submitted and trusted us with their work.

Without further ado, we are so pleased to announce our longlist for the Jacob Zilber Prize for Short Fiction.


“Ad Nauseum” by Zoë Johnson

“Intercalary Month” by Michael Kenyon

“Lady” by Zilla Jones

“Lost and Found at the Museum for Broken Relationships” by Jen Batler

“Oh How We Miss You How About Joining Us” by Anne Baldo

“Sequoyah’s Tree” by Vina Nguyen

“Slide” by Kyle Fitzpatrick

“The Coca-Cola Baby” by Jessica Bloom

“The Lovers” by Jack Donnelly

“Ugly” by Amorina Kingdon


Please join us is celebrating these incredible writers from around the world! We will be sharing the shortlist and winners with you shortly.