Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 2

From modern-day Manhattan to Second World War Swansea; from South Carolina to South Africa; from the football terrace to domestic claustrophobia; these stand-out stories from the 2009 Bristol Short Story Prize demonstrate the infinite possibilities offered by short fiction in a vibrant collection brimming with fresh styles and unique voices.

1st Prize:

2nd Prize:

3rd Prize: Malka by Inna Gertsberg

Shortlisted Stories:

Last Man Standing - John V Breen

The Sand Doll - Andrew Bridgmont

Lee Ferrer's Brother - Sara Browning

The Piano - Nino Caputo

End-of-Life Liason - Ruth Davis

Old Fires - Tessa Edmondson

With Thy Fire Divine - Joanne Fox

Upwards, and Upwards, and Upwards - Andrew Graham

Pictures in the Dust - Craig Hawes

That Kind of Man - Jessie Ledbetter

One in the Eye for Chance - A.R. Petersen

The Final Whistle - Nick Rawlinson

The Casket Maker - Eira Reed

The Whiteladies Picture House - Sarah Regan

Second Degree - Marli Roode

Rule of Thumb - Amy Schuckburgh

The Woman in the White-Feathered Hat - Gemma Varnom