JUDGES:

Peter Crowther
Gerard Houarner
Douglas E. Winter
and
Don D'Auria (tie-breaking judge)

RESULTS:

1. "The Secrets of the Living" by Sarah Langan
2. "Sal Anastacio's Seven Cardinal Rules" by Patrick Lestewka
3. "Melungeon Moon" by d g k goldberg

Honourable Mentions:

"The Funny Man" by Barry Hollander
"Winged Victory" by Sarah Prineas
"Rosemary and Thyme" by Larry Taylor

The top three placers will be published in ChiZine, issue #18 (October–December, 2003).

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