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 currently closed to short, speculative fiction between 1k – 5k words but will reopen between February 15-28 for stories based on the theme MERCURIAL
Cover art by Annalise Jensen
POETRY
We are currently CLOSED
We are currently closed to short, speculative poetry but will reopen between February 15-28 for poetry based on the theme MERCURIAL
Cover art by Annalise Jensen
FLASH FICTION
Currently OPEN
Open monthly between the 1st-14th to previously unpublished fiction under 1k words based on the monthly prompt.
Our 2023 Flash prompts are based on Reality Show Madness!
We definitely are not looking for fan fiction!
Each month we’ll have a different genre of reality show as a prompt. We’re looking for flash with a heavy addition of the speculative. Stories should be inspired by the genre/show type, but not fan fiction.
December – This month we’re looking for flash inspired by House Drama Shows (think America’s Ugliest House, Canada’s Worst Handyman, Nailed It)
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 - February 15-28 for Issue 26: MERCURIAL
Current issue - Issue 24: reclamation
EDITORIAL
Reclamation Editorial by Ai Jiang
SHORT FICTION
Vessels and Warnings by Gabrielle Emem Harry
An Unraveling by K.S. Walker
Crabgrass in October by Elena Sichrovsky
Hunt by A.D. Sui
POEMS
footprints, fruit trees by Crystal Sidell
Language as a Form of Breath by Angel Leal
Bulrush Ritual by Charlie Espinosa
Thread Remedy by Tara Campbell
ESSAYS
How Can You Reclaim What You Never Had? An Essay by Tehnuka
Banner and Issue 24 Cover art by Edith Silva