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About

We publish contemporary fantasy short stories, with a few ventures into science fiction or horror, and the stories tend to be tinged with sorrow (though we’re not averse to the occasional funny tale).

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2005

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 6 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Fiction Closed

What to send us: Unusual and beautifully-written speculative fiction stories with full plots and strong characters. The best way to understand what we are looking for is to read an issue of the magazine. We’re most drawn to contemporary fantasy, and seek out stories with a strong emotional core. We like unusual stories with a fluid and distinctive voice, with specific and original images. Send us your odd unclassifiable stories–though we prefer traditional storytelling mechanics to experimental approaches.

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasySubgenres: Contemporary, Cross-Genre, Dark Fantasy, Historical, Slipstream, Urban Fantasy, Weird/New Weird.
Horror HorrorSubgenres: Cross-Genre, Dark Fantasy, Historical, Slipstream, Weird/New Weird.
Science Fiction Science FictionSubgenres: Contemporary/Near Future, Cross-Genre, Slipstream, Weird/New Weird.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Humorous, Literary.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No NoText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 17 Aug 2020
Date Added: 25 Jul 2005

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