Iron & Salt Press Launched in September, 2026, Iron & Salt Press is a digital publication of speculative fiction. We publish mysteries, horror, crime fiction, and thrillers, separated into sections so you always find what you’re looking for. New stories every other Saturday.We want to see: layers, plot-driven narratives, and delicious foreshadowing. We’re not afraid of monsters, gore, or the gritty, dark alley... but everything should serve a purpose.All selected contributors are invited to complete a short, text-based interview.Quick Links to Open Calls:Flash Fiction FreeShort Story Free Flash Fiction Free Tip Jar Option OpenWe're OPEN for flash fiction works in the areas of mystery, horror, crime, and thriller!We want to see: layers, plot-driven narratives, and delicious foreshadowing. We’re not afraid of monsters, gore, or the gritty, dark alley... but everything should serve a purpose. Limit: up to 1,000 wordsPlease use Modern SHUNN format (omit your physical address and phone number). Helpful, but not necessary, to include one of our section headers for your piece: A Clue: for mysteriesIt’s Inside: for horror—all forms but we’re especially fond of cryptidsThe Crime Log: for crimes and police proceduralsWait For Me: for thrillers that fit us but don’t really fit the other categories AI Statement: ABSOLUTELY NO GENERATIVE AI at any point of the process. Rights: Iron & Salt Press requests the right to digitally publish and archive, exclusive for six months, selected pieces received through open submissions. Authors retain copyright. Flash submissions are always free and open to the public. Flash pieces are published occasionally, without a schedule.Flash Fiction contributors receive a one-month subscription, including archive access to the mystery, horror, crime, and thriller sections. The Flash Fiction section will always be free to read.All selected contributors are invited to complete a short, text-based interview.SubmitShort Story Free Tip Jar Option OpenWe're OPEN for short stories in the areas of mystery, horror, crime, and thriller! We want to see: layers, plot-driven narratives, and delicious foreshadowing. We’re not afraid of monsters, gore, or the gritty, dark alley... but everything should serve a purpose.Limit: up to 5,000 wordsPlease use Modern SHUNN format (omit your physical address and phone number). Helpful, but not necessary, to include one of our section headers for your piece: A Clue: for mysteriesIt’s Inside: for horror—all forms but we’re especially fond of cryptidsThe Crime Log: for crimes and police proceduralsWait For Me: for thrillers that fit us but don’t really fit the other categoriesAI Statement: ABSOLUTELY NO GENERATIVE AI at any point of the process. Rights: Iron & Salt Press requests the right to digitally publish and archive, exclusive for six months, selected pieces received through open submissions. Authors retain copyright.Short story submissions are always free and open to the public. New stories available every other Saturday.Short story contributors receive a three-month subscription, including archive access to the mystery, horror, crime, and thriller sections.All selected contributors are invited to complete a short, text-based interview.Submit 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