Things Left Unsaid A Flash Fiction Anthology A project of Fresh Words (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About There are things we meant to say. Words swallowed before they could land. Letters never sent, calls never returned, confessions rehearsed in the dark and abandoned by morning.Fresh Words invites writers from around the world to submit original flash fiction for Things Left Unsaid, an anthology exploring the vast, aching territory of silence: what we withhold, what we lose to it, and what, sometimes, it protects.We want stories where the unspoken is the heart of the matter. Stories that live in the pause, the turned back, the unsent message. Stories that make readers feel the full weight of what was never said, and why. Country of Publication & Year Established India Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: GeneralLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 300 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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: Make a Donation Things Left Unsaid 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 21.7 mean avg | 2.0 median | 61 max days (34.1 std dev) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 21 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 19 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:43 UTC (4 hours, 27 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsAlone Together: Echoes of Existence in the Modern Abyss CLOSEDThe City in Three Lines NEW!Fresh WordsFresh Words Contemporary Poems Anthology CLOSEDHello Godot! Anthology Series DNQ NEW!Rain and Roots CLOSEDTiny Revolutions NEW!Voices Unbound: An Anthology of International Poetry 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: 20 Aug 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