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
Currently CLOSED
We will reopen February 15-28 to short, speculative fiction between 1k – 5k words based on the theme WANDERLUST.
Cover art by Erika Hollice
POETRY
Currently CLOSED
We will reopen February 15-28 to speculative poetry based on the theme WANDERLUST.
Cover art by Erika Hollice
FLASH FICTION
Currently CLOSED
Open monthly between the 1st-14th to previously unpublished fiction under 1k words. January Photographer/Image prompt: Graciela Iturbide
Countdown to next Quarterly Open Submission Period - February 15-28 for Issue 18: WANDERLUST
current issue - Issue 17: Charm
EDITORIAL
Charm Editorial by Guest Editor Lauren Ring
SHORT FICTION
Tea and Owls by Teresa Milbrodt
Silver Bells by Jaime Marvin
The Goblins of South India by Emma Vaz
She Calls by Nelly Geraldine Garcia-Rosas
POEMS
Charm of Goldfinches by Crystal Sidell
Creek Bed Charms by Gretchen Tessmer
ESSAY
Creating Charm – Erika Hollice, Artist-In-Residence by Rebecca Bennett
Banner and Issue 17 Cover art by Erika Hollice