2025 Best Short Stories & Poetry: Riversong Contest

This is the fourth annual volume of the Riversong Short Story & Poetry ontest, published by Riversong Books. This collection highlights emerging voices in short fiction and poetry, bringing together unique perspectives from writers around the world.The stories and poetry listed below were chosen as the best among 53 submissions. They span a wide array of genres from literary fiction and poetry to science fiction and fantasy."e;The Boot That Stayed Behind"e; by Nathaniel Carver."e;The Bloody Black"e; by Jamie Jackson."e;Tear of the Morrígan's Loom"e; by Eoghan Ó Murchú."e;Capture and Release"e; by Susanne Perry."e;When Heart and Mind Unite"e; by Thomas J. Peters."e;The Lantern"e; by Calder Thorne."e;Over the Edge"e; by Sylvia G. Vega."e;Refrigerator of the Sky-Camels"e; by Liora Vex.