Best of the best in 2017

The 2017 winning and highly commended entries:

Her apology brought shame to everyone. Su Woodward

He was a girl at school. Sooz Heinrich

She was never considered a scientist. Lou Goggin

Her last words were her first. Jess Cochrane

“Hi.” She walked away, unnoticed, unharmed. Kate Andrews

The peephole revealed an imaginary life. Kate Andrews

That bag is ticking. Call Martin. William Bennett

Sadly, no bridges left to burn. Ben Gooley