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January winners 2025 – young writers

In December–January, we asked for stories about a party.

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

Young writers (12–18) winner

“What’s happening?”

I swayed, unsteady.

Muffled screams, the only sound piercing the numbness taking over every inch of me.

My knees threatening to shatter under my weight.

I squinted at my drink which looked cloudier. Different.

Dread surged.

The glass in my hand slipped from my grasp.

And then, darkness.

Payback

I could hear them knocking even over my earphones, but ignored.

I wish I could watch them getting drenched in the rain without giving away my plot.

My brother should have thought it through before locking me out from his garden party.

A lock can work in two directions.