The fifth story in contention for this major award is by DW Wilson. Violence threatens to break out as three friends road trip across Canada.

Reader: Trevor White
Abridger: Alison Joseph
Producer: Gemma Jenkins

Established and newer writers bring an exciting mix of short fiction to Radio 4. Now in its sixth year the BBC National Short Story Award is an exciting annual award that celebrates the best of the contemporary British short story. The five stories shortlisted for the award will be announced on the evening of Friday, 9th September, on Radio 4's flagship arts programme Front Row, and the winning entry live from the award ceremony on Monday, 26th September. Show less