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 to but will reopen between November 15-30 for short, speculative fiction between 1k – 5k words based on the theme BLIGHT
Cover art by Edith Silva
POETRY
We are currently CLOSED
We are CLOSED but will reopen November 15-30 for short, speculative poetry based on the theme BLIGHT
Cover art by Edith Silva
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Open monthly between the 1st-14th to previously unpublished fiction under 1k words based on the monthly prompt.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.
October – This month we’re looking for flash inspired by Ghost Hunting Shows (think Ghost Hungers/Destination Fear/Ghost Adventures)
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 - November 15-30 for Issue 25: BLIGHT
coming soon - 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
Reclamation Essay by Tehnuka
Banner and Issue 24 Cover art by Edith Silva