The WWWC might be taking a short breather over the holiday period, but we certainly haven’t lost our appetite for interesting writing! We’ve decided to share some runner-ups to previous editions of the WWWC challenge, beginning first with Pam Makin, whose response to November’s prompt ‘rolling back the years’ was such a close second that it would be unfair to deprive our readers.

Read Pam’s deceptively simple ‘Ghost of a Chance’ below.

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the final WWWC for 2024: Jessica Zelli. Responding to the prompt ‘rolling back the years’, Jessica’s ‘Empty Nest Syndrome’ takes a flight of fancy.

Read Jessica’s winning piece below.

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the October WWWC: Susan Hobson. Responding to the prompt ‘one long, lost weekend’, Susan’s eponymous short story is a curious little tale of guilt and loss.

Read her winning entry below.

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the second WWWC: Lolo Houbein. Lolo’s response to the prompt ‘the birds return’ is a beautiful missive from her lush garden tucked away in the Adelaide Hills. It’s a love-letter to nature, and a rumination on our place in the world.

Read Lolo’s winning entry below.

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