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  "textContent": "The five regional winners of the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize have been announced. Works and authors of genre interest include Mehendi Nights by Sharon Aruparayil. The winning stories have been published online by _Granta_.\n\nAfter a final round of judging, the overall winner will be announced in an online ceremony June 30, 2026. The winner receives £5,000, while the regional winners each receive £2,500.\n\nThe Prize has recently been the …Read More\n\nThe post 2026 Commonwealth Prize Regional Winners and AI Controversy appeared first on Locus.",
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