Chair of judges Kishani Widyaratna praised the shortlisted stories for providing insights into contemporary writing, emphasizing themes like human existence and bridging gaps through storytelling.
Anvi Prabhu's 'In This World We Burn in Different Ways' presents a poignant narrative intertwining India and the US, encapsulating themes of heritage, loss, and belonging.
Marcella Marx's 'The Timing of Things' explores complex family dynamics through multiple perspectives, touching on young love, missing fathers, and the relentless passage of time.
Zing Tsjeng lauded Yan F Zhang's 'Fleeting Marrow' for its profound portrayal of a woman's life journey, transforming a historical tragedy into a deeply moving narrative.
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