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May winners – young writers
For May, we asked for 50 word fiction stories featuring a computer.
Congratulations to the winners of our May competition. Feeling inspired? Have a go at this month's prompt.
Young writers (12–18) winner
Fallyn McNeill, 13
Rain hammered the tiny attic windows while curious, freckled Mia searched her gran’s dusty computer. Suddenly, she discovered a hidden file labelled “Don’t Open.” Inside were faded photographs, mysterious letters, and a map leading beneath the abandoned lighthouse nearby. Trembling with excitement, Mia realised her grandmother had hidden a secret
Young writers (5–11) winner
Dennis Dugnas, 11
Derek opened his Chromebook during class and accidentally joined a goat-yoga livestream instead of math. The laptop froze on a screaming goat’s face while 300 strangers watched Derek panic-eat glue sticks. His teacher tried fixing it, but the Chromebook loudly announced, “LOW BATTERY. ALSO THIS BOY IS CRYING.”