See the Elephant

A project of Metaphysical Circus Press (see other related projects).

This project is believed to be defunct. (June 2020)

About

See the Elephant Magazine, launched in 2015, is dedicated to short fiction that is progressive, humane, and explores the metaphysical, mythic, visionary or spiritual through complex characters and compelling plots.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2015

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year

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We are interested in literary fantastic, slipstream, weird, magical realist and supernatural fiction. We seek accomplished stories that live in the borderlands between the real and the unreal, and between genres. We tend to respond best to inventive, humane, metaphysical, and/or satirical work. We are especially interested in stories from women, writers of color, indigenous and LGBTQ writers.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Slipstream
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Magic Realism, Slipstream, Supernatural, Weird/New Weird
Horror Subgenres: Magic Realism, Slipstream, Supernatural, Weird/New Weird, excluding Open
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Slipstream, Weird/New Weird

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words; Up to 3 pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,000 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents 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 NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

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We are seeking short but substantial reviews of literary fantastic novels, short story collections, and anthologies. We prefer forthcoming or new works, at the outside published within the past 18 months.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Review: 400 - 500 words.

Styles:

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

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Literature/Books: Theory/Analysis/Criticism.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026