The Margaret Hazzard Short Story Award 2026 Longlist.
Congratulations to all the authors of the stories listed below. While we are happy for you to mention that your story or stories are listed here on your social media, please do not publicly identify which story/stories are yours yet as this could affect the integrity of the ‘blind’ judging process.
1962 MG
A Matter of Death and Life
Blessings
Casanova, the Crougar and the Crumb Maiden
Children’s Games
Fangs!
Ghost Baby
Grandma’s Ring
House Guest
Identity 2.0
It’s Manners to Say Thank You
Kangaroo Paw
Neighbours
Old Memories, Young Dreams
Over The Bridge
Retrofitting
Satellite Ride
Sleep Easy
Stockholm Summer
Tattoo
The Affair
The Burning of Undies
The Click Moment
The Kaleidoscope
The Knowing of Bees
The Lie Shop
The Light That Remains
The Man Beneath
The Neck
The Weight of Things Unsaid
For more information go to the Margaret Hazzard Short Story Award