The Clarity of Night Contest, “Elemental,” has all the stories it’s going to get now, 102 in all. Styles, skill, and genres vary. Mine is #62, but here are my favorites of what I’ve read of the others.

• Loren Eaton’s “Golem” is terrific.
• B. Nagel has a great one in “Flame, at a Distance, Over Water”
• Joni Haws’ “All We Are” is beautifully sad.
• Simon Kewin’s “I Saw Hearts…” is lacks subtly, but I like the fantasy and theme.
• Aniket Thakkar’s “Quest” is a strong fantasy.
• Aidan Friz’s story “Antimatter Roses” has appeal.

There are other good ones too, so feel free to scan the list and bad mouth the authors here where they probably won’t read it. No, don’t do that. I’m shocked you would even think about it.