Did I Leave the Gas On Tales of Coming Home A project of Dead Fish Books (see other related projects). About You've fought the good fight, saved the world, finished the impossible journey, and come back to find... What did you forget to do before leaving? What are you returning to? Or perhaps you haven't finished the fight, but are right in the thick of things when you remember... We are looking for fun or sad or heroic stories, fantasy or science fiction or horror, all based around the idea of what awaits the weary adventurer. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Open Deadline:01 December 2026* (approx. 81 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 6,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Humorous, Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Theme:What awaits the weary adventurer? (31 Dec 2026*)2Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Royalties Token payment. Royalties. Details: USD $5; $0.05 royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to project webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @deadfishbooksX (Twitter) @books_dead Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Did I Leave the Gas On Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsMadam, Don't Forget Your Sword CLOSEDScrew Dem Space Horses NEW!Yay! They're Here! CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 07 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only