Bristol Short Story Prize Anthology Volume 4

Original, exciting and innovative writing abounds in this collection of 20 irresistible short stories. Selected from more then 2,000 entries for the 2011 Bristol Short Story Prize, here are 20 superb writers illustrating not only their own talents but, also, the vast spectacle of the short story.

1st Prize: My Girl by Emily Bullock

2nd Prize: The Kitchen at the Lion by Laura Windley

3rd Prize: Reading Turkish Coffee by Laura Lewis

Shortlist:

'No one Has Any Intention of Building a Wall' - Ruth Brandt

Himitsu-Bako - Timothy Bunting

The Bovine Histories - Ian Burton

Dressing for Chess - John Fairweather

Marsaille Tip - Niven Govinden

The Milk Jug - Eluned Gramich

Katie's Sandpit - Naomi Lever

The Flies - Miha Mazzini

What's Eating Him? - Paul O'Reilly

Cats and Elephants - Natasya Parker

Open Mike Night - Robert Perry

The Last Fare - Philip St John

Ernie Breaks - Genevieve Scott

Brown Bag - Safia Shah

Baking Blind - Melanie Whipman

National Gallery - Peter Winder

The Klinefelter's Adventures: Chromosome of Havoc - Rachael Withers