Matters Most Extraordinary

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About

The truth is often stranger than fiction. Some events in history defy explanation, even today. Some historical figures have been so legendary that it almost makes you question if they were superhuman. This is the question asked by Matters Most Extraordinary. Our goal is to create an online anthology of stories that examine historical events and characters from a fresh perspective. The thread tying these stories together is simple: what if various people thoughout history have possessed superpowers? Contributors are encouraged to give this theme their own unique interpretation. We are interested in famous historical figures (eg. George Washington, Napoleon, Einstein) being given superpowers, but we're also looking for creative depictions of more minor personages. You are even welcome to create your own characters, though if you do not focus on historical figures your story should still have real events as a backdrop. Of course, our project still needs some ground rules, and a few are given on our guidelines page. Our rules are straightforward: in essence, they are: 1) Don't change the outcomes of historical events; 2) Don't definitively explain the source of the superpowers; and 3) Don't focus on events that are central to an established religion.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Science Fiction Subgenre: Superhero

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Science Fiction Subgenre: Superhero

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

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

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

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.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026