February winners – young writers

For February, we asked for 50 word fiction stories featuring a fox.

Congratulations to the winners of our February competition. Feeling inspired? Have a go at this month's prompt.

Young writers (12–18) winner

Jasmine, 17

In the quiet valley, a silver fox watched the sunrise bleed across frosted fields. She was small, but her hunger was vast. Through thorn and shadow, she chased whispers of mice, outwitting owls and winter alike. By dusk, belly full, she curled beneath ancient oak, dreaming of spring’s return softly

Young writers (5–11) winner

Merope Manganis, 11

‘Get away from the fox!’ They shouted. They didn’t understand. I hugged my fox tighter, breathing in its musty scent. They continued shouting, threatening, begging me to get away from my fox. ‘It’s a monster,’ they explained. ‘It’ll kill you.’

But this is how we live, my fox and me.