Endings Anthology A project of Air and Nothingness Press (see other related projects). About There are no beginnings to these stories. There are no middles. There are only endings.For this open call we want submissions comprising the last 15 minutes of the action/SF/fantasy story/film/book:the hero fights the dragon, the last ship departs the dying planet, the last desperate gambit of the remaining members of the team to defeat the final foe. Start your story mid-action if you like.We are open to F/SF genre stories for this particular open call. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Deadline:30 September 2026* (approx. 24 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $0.08/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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:Bluesky @aanpress.bsky.socialX (Twitter) @aanpress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Endings Anthology 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 ProjectsAre You Everything Alright NEW!Gargantua Anthology CLOSEDThe Librarian Anthology CLOSEDMmeory Anthology CLOSEDMoving Across the Landscape in Search of an Idea Anthology CLOSEDSpirit Machine Anthology CLOSEDUpon a Time Anthology Series CLOSEDWe Are All Thieves of Somebody's Future Anthology CLOSEDThe Wild Hunt Anthology 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: 06 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