I published some stories I'm proud of in 2024, but if you're nominating for awards I only want you to consider "Inside the House of Wisdom" by Tamara Masri in Lightspeed. Packs more heart & horror & hope into 1600 words than most stories could do in 6000!

https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/inside-the-house-of-wisdom/