After Alexei

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (March 2021)

About

We want to publish your magic realism, contemporary fairy tale, horror, experimental, literary fiction or poetry. Anything matte, varnished or odd. We are looking for top-shelf prose or creative nonfiction, in flash format. If it’s too short for the Booker Prize but otherwise swims in the same pond, perfect! We want your memorable characters, your turns of phrase, your stunning first sentences and verbal time signatures. We’re not squeamish but crass violence and gore will not do. We love found poetry, Markov chains and blackout poetry, but it’s best if you divulge those sources up-front. We promise not to tell anyone. We encourage diversity of submission in all its forms.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2019

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Subgenre: Magic Realism
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 1,200 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Folklore/Mythology: Fairy tales, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,200 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry On Hiatus

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Subgenre: Magic Realism
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Experimental poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Experimental, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Folklore/Mythology: Fairy tales, See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026