Congratulations

We’re delighted to learn that Emma Burnett’s story 25 Peppercorns has won the British Science Fiction Association’s award for Best Short Story, 2025!

We were very proud to be offered this story. The writing is lovely, the message is moving, and it champions the best possible responses to trauma and pain at a most appropriate time in world history. For it to be acknowledged this way is no less than Emma deserves.

So, to celebrate, please enjoy this temporary Special Edition “Congratulations!” issue: check out the winning story, plus both of Emma’s previous pieces in Mythaxis Magazine.

Congratulations, Emma!