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Open monthly between the 1st-14th to previously unpublished fiction under 1k words based on the monthly prompt.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
April: The many roles of RICE!
For tips on what we’re looking for in flash, check out this blog by Flash Editor Marie
Countdown to next Quarterly Open Submission Period - May 15-31 for Issue 27: ANACHRONISM
CURRENT ISSUE: ISSUE 26 - MERCURIAL
EDITORIAL
Mercurial Editorial – Jordan Kurella
SHORT FICTION
In the Loams of Hope by Jorja Osha
The Other Sky by Heather Child
Darnsworth Products by RSL
The Sun Never Sets in Our Country by Abhishek Sengupta
POEMS
Hoppers, the Wisest Frog in Space by Seth Wade
silksong::onechild by Marina Cooper
A Record of My Emperor After the Elixir of Life by Arda Mori
Anticaprice / Chemical Engineering Mage by Bogi Takács
fox games by Emily Y. Teng
ESSAYS
Mercurial As Your Skin by Moriam E. Kuye
Banner and Issue 25 Cover art by Annalise Jensen