A TALENTED teenager in Cornwall has won a second national award in recognition of her writing abilities.

Year 10 student Edie, from Penrice Academy in St Austell, has been selected as a winner in the National Young Writers Fight Or Flight Competition which attracted more than 16,000 submissions,

Edie’s entry, entitled Fate’s Chaos, impressed the judges with its originality, emotional depth and vivid storytelling.

Her piece was submitted as part of the 100 Words challenge, a contest that encouraged young authors to demonstrate creativity and precision in ultra-short fiction.

Edie wrote about an omnipresent being, Fate, who was displeased with the state of the world and chose to fight back against humanity.

As one of the winners, Edie received a trophy and a cheque for £50.

Competition judge Mark Grist said of Edie’s work: “This has such a commanding voice. It’s dramatic, intense and poetic in its language, like the voice of Fate should be.”

Previously, Edie won an award in a Young Writers Ghost Stories Competition which allowed a 500-word count.

Writing supernatural content is a hobby of Edie’s with many of her stories themed around werewolves, vampires and people with mystical powers, mainly aimed at young adults.

Two of Edie’s inspiring authors are Adalyn Grace, author of bestselling gothic fantasy romance Belladonna, and Cassandra Clare, author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles series.

Mrs Hague, reading champion at Penrice Academy, said: “We are absolutely delighted for Edie. To be recognised at a national level for her writing is a tremendous achievement. Her success is a testament to her talent, imagination and dedication. We are so proud to support and celebrate her creative journey.”

The National Young Writers Competition is a platform for emerging literary talent, with thousands of entries received each year from pupils aged between four and 18 years old.