Our Winter 2024 Flash Fiction Winners

As promised, here is the winning story, accompanied by three honorable mentions, in the latest running of The Screw Turn Flash Fiction Competition. We think you’ll find that, unlike a lot of ghost stories, three of our four award-winning pieces contain elements of humor—which we think is especially welcome in midwinter, and at a time when so much of the world seems to be shadowed by gloom. And our winning piece, a dark and twisted—but also funny—romance is especially appropriate for today’s romantic holiday. Happy reading—and Happy Valentines Day.

WINNER
“He Loved His Mamma And His Mayonnaise” by Gerard J Waggett

HONORABLE MENTION
“Keep Your Head On” by Robert Garner McBrearty

HONORABLE MENTION
“The Rocking Chair” by William Weissinger

HONORABLE MENTION
“Storm And A Lonely Headstone” by Ash Kennedy