Dear Writers, Readers, and Fellow Lovers of Stories,
Like the turning of a page, we now bring this chapter of our Penana Short Story Contest – Volume I to a close. It has been an incredible journey, and I cannot thank you enough for the time, creativity, and emotion you’ve poured into your entries. Each story was a world unto itself—a place to get lost, feel, dream.
Welcome to those new to our community. May this be the start of many more shared stories to come. And to those who have been with us, thank you for continuing to make this space a haven for storytellers.
Reading your words was an experience I cherished deeply. Every piece held something special—whether in its depth, its imagination, or the raw emotion woven through each sentence. Your craft, your thoughts, and your voices made this contest a gift to all who love stories.
And now, it is with great admiration that we announce our winners:
🥇 1st Place: MISTYBELLE ୨ৎ –Pearl & The Song of the Sea: In a world where every mermaid is gifted with song, one girl is born without a voice. When a raging storm threatens their home, the others sing desperately to calm the sea—but their melodies are powerless against its fury. Instead, the voiceless girl does what no one else has thought to do: she listens. And in that quiet understanding, she discovers the true way to bring peace to the ocean’s wrath. A beautifully woven tale of uniqueness, connection, and the power of deep listening.
🥈 2nd Place: Sonder - Fly Like a Bird 40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡy73JfQFT7T
🥉 3rd Place: M.G. Brown - FILTHY.
Congratulations to our winners and to every single writer who contributed. You have created something that will linger in the minds of those who read it, and that is the magic of storytelling.
Until the next contest—keep writing, keep dreaming, and keep sharing your stories with the world.
With gratitude,40Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQbjMphUcw
Nicholas Kyle Edwards
P.S. I absolutely loved reading all of your stories, and for those I haven’t had the chance to kindly critique yet, I will be getting to them in the coming days. Thank you for your patience! 😊
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