“Readers of this anthology will be in for a roller coaster of a ride.” Anne Garvey, competition judge A collection of short stories submitted for the Cambridge Writers annual short story competition 2025. In this anthology, we set sail upon ‘The Sea’, where each writer brings a unique take on the theme. These stories plunge deep into mystery, memories and revelations, carrying the reader from shifting coastlines of childhood to uncharted waters of love, loss and adventure. Including: "The Love of a French Blue" : Amid family turmoil, a boy falls in love with place and possibility in this tender coming-of-age memoir set on the Riviera. "Plenty of Fish: The Diary of a serial — and increasingly cynical — online dater" : A woman navigates disappointment, disillusion, and the endless sea of online suitors in this witty, fast-paced romp through the perils of modern dating. "The Traveller" : A refugee’s perilous journey unfolds with visceral intensity: survival, cunning, and raw humanity define this immersive narrative of danger and hope at sea. " De Parfouru’s Cat ": Set in nineteenth-century Paris, an enigmatic mystery blends gothic atmosphere with philosophical riddles. A timeless puzzle that lingers in the reader’s mind long after the final page.