The Cynic Online Magazine

This project is believed to be defunct. (October 2013)

About

It's about perserverence and having a voice and giving a place, a voice for others. It's about making it in a world that's against you and no matter how much you feel like you're standing still, taking a punch in the mouth and standing tall. It's about thought, both silly and serious, and it's definitely about pushing all the wrong buttons. And it's about art and fun and getting out of the mainstream, while keeping a toe in the brook.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 24 x per year

Collapse section Fiction Believed Defunct

For stories: All genres are acceptable including but not limited to science fiction, fantasy, feminist, mystery and horror.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

None found.

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:

Unknown

Lengths:

Essay: Up to 3,000 words.

Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

None found.

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 Believed Defunct

Poetry must be artistic and emotive.

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Unknown

Topics:

None found.

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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Last Updated: 22 May 2026