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