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March winners – young writers

For March, we asked for 50 word fiction stories featuring an egg.

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

Young writers (12–18) winner

Dandy Nixon, 13

Omelet finish

He was a Grade-A bachelor; she was a farm-fresh beauty. They rolled together in the grocery bag, dreaming of a shared destiny. In the fridge, he leaned close, whispering, "You're cracking me up." Then, the lid opened. She was whisked away. He sat alone, stone-cold and heart-brokenly unboiled

Young writers (5–11) winner

Anaya Mirza, 10

Eggs.

Ugh.

WHYY?????

They have a shiny, golden sun that glints in the middle, and a sizzling puffy cloud that stretches around it.

Boiled egg.

Scrambled egg.

Fried egg.

Just a really yummy mushed-up egg.

Different forms …… favoritism.

Eggs are perfect for people, not like us – the wretched broccoli.