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Results of the 2024 Dreamers Flash Contest

Results of the 2024 Dreamers Flash Contest
An abstract image of a flash, representing the 2023 Dreamers Flash Contest.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Dreamers Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest.

Each year, we’re amazed by the creativity and talent in the entries, and 2024 was no exception. This year’s stories showcased a remarkable range of voices and ideas, making the selection process as challenging as it was rewarding.

Our first-place winner and honourable mention stood out for their unique storytelling and compelling narratives. We’re so grateful to everyone who shared their work and made this year’s contest such a success.

Here are the 2024 results:
First Place:

Immigrant
Fiction by Antoinette Bekker

“Deer steps daintily between discarded milk jars, plastic bags, broken bottles, blue paper masks. Her hooves are high heels. Such pretty shoes.”

Honourable Mention:

Sparkles
Fiction by Mary Lynn Cloghesy

“The Nova Festival with its mysterious location and deep roots in the Sukkot holiday was her salvation; the psytrance rave a chance to celebrate with astral beings like herself. She carefully packed a diamond balm just for the occasion.”

Congratulations to all the winners, and thank you to everyone who entered the contest!

These stories have all been published in Issue 19 of the Dreamers Magazine.


Our 2025 Flash Fiction and Nonfiction Contest is now open for submissions! Submit your flash story of between 300 and 1000 words by September 30, 2025, for your chance to win $150 and publication in the Dreamers Magazine.

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