Tall Tales: Weird & Wonderful Stories A project of Fiction Attic Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Sure, we like realism, but for this anthology, we are looking for stories that surprise and delight us, stories that take us somewhere completely unexpected. Think Julio Cortazar, Ursula LeGuin, Kelly Link, George Saunders…and you! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, and they do not offer monetary payment for accepted submissions. (Note: About 10% of anthologies always charge fees.) Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic RealismLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Quirky.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Tall Tales: Weird & Wonderful Stories 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. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsFAP Short Memoir/Personal Essay Contest CLOSED Charges fees for all submissionsFiction Attic Charges fees for some submissionsFiction Attic Press DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsFiction Attic Press First Novel Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsFiction Attic Press Short Story Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsFiction Attic Press Single Story Ebook Series DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsFiction Attic Press Story Collection Contest DNQ Charges fees for all submissionsFlash in the Attic Contest BELIEVED DEFUNCT Charges fees for all submissionsModern American Essays DNQ 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: 22 May 2026 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