Flash Tales Magazine This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2007) About What We Want: Original works of speculative fiction in flash fiction or micro-fiction formats. This includes science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their various subgenres, such as: urban fantasy, magical realism, and so forth. Manuscripts that tell stories, not those which overwhelm us with flamboyant descriptions. Flash fiction tales from 200 to 1,000 words. Micro-fiction tales from 55 to 200 words. Opening sentences that grab our attention. Stories that maintain our interest from beginning to end. Plot-driven tales. Snappy dialog. Use contractions throughout your dialog to save word count and make dialog sound more natural. Clear writing. Tight writing. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year Fiction Believed Defunct Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Horror Science FictionLengths: Flash Fiction: 55 - 1,000 words.Styles:UnknownTopics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Their website was not functioning on our last visit.Go to publication's website Report: Correction/Update Flash Tales Magazine 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! 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