Tough as ever. But a pattern struck me - a hinting menace and then an 'you're next' theme, and I started to pick out the stories that did something a bit different. Which leads to this eclectic shortlist - Cascade, Cats, clockworkbot, Johnnyjet, Bowler1, Glen, Pam Baddeley, Hazelrah and Mr G and T.
I got it down to Cascade for a lovely build and a chilling end, and Bowler for a killer last line that was the only one to make me snort with laughter.
After much gnashing of teeth, I went for Cascade. But, Bowler, it was that close.
I got it down to Cascade for a lovely build and a chilling end, and Bowler for a killer last line that was the only one to make me snort with laughter.
After much gnashing of teeth, I went for Cascade. But, Bowler, it was that close.