Speculative fiction is weird, almost unclassifiable. It’s fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and literary.
We want it all. Send us your strange, misshapen stories.
Please see our Submissions page for all details.
SHORT FICTION
We are currently CLOSED
We are closed but will reopen to short, speculative fiction of 1k – 5k words between May 15-31 for stories based on the theme ANACHRONISMCover art by Annalise Jensen
POETRY
We are currently CLOSED
We are closed but will reopen to short, speculative poetry between May 15-31 for stories based on the theme ANACHRONISM
Cover art by Annalise Jensen
FLASH FICTION
Currently CLOSED
Open monthly between the 1st-14th to previously unpublished fiction under 1k words based on the monthly prompt. Our 2024 Flash Fiction Contest theme are all about food! Reminder that all stories MUST be speculative fiction too! This year, flash is a celebration of all the recipes and meals that shape your worlds, your communities, and your lives. We want rich, unique flavors, vivid stories, and adventurous tastes March: Creative Crusts, inspired by pies, pasties, pot pies and shepherds pies… For tips on what we’re looking for in flash, check out this blog by Flash Editor MarieCountdown to next Quarterly Open Submission Period - May 15-31 for Issue 27: ANACHRONISM
Current issue - Issue 24: Blight
EDITORIAL
Blight Editorial – Brandon O’Brien
SHORT FICTION
Everything, Nothing At All, and All That’s In Between by Rebecca Treasure
A Proper Vessel, A Perfect House by Ash Huang
The City and the Styrofoam Sea by Mar Vincent
Bringing Down The Neighborhood by Bernard McGhee
The Plague Collector by Tom Okafor
POEMS
Silt and Soot by Gretchen Tessmer
Moonflower by Sara Omer
Collective Cryo Dream by Casey Aimer
In the Urban Darkness, Something by Jessica Peter