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Deadline April 15 (must be received by this date). Neutral free contest awards C$500 and online publication for an unpublished short story, maximum 3,000 words. Include a brief cover letter with name, email address, story title, and word count. All entries will be automatically considered for publication. Sponsored by Cahava, a Canadian literary journal.
Source: https://cahava.com/short-story-contest
Published: March 28, 2026
Prizes: $3,750
Deadline: Apr 1, 2026
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