Fee-Free Literary Flash Fiction

149 Review is an online journal focused on publishing fresh, original, thought provoking poetry and creative nonfiction. We want work that pushes the boundaries of literature while at the same time paying attention to the importance of craft.
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Flash Fiction, Short Story.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 36.7 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 15.4% of fiction submissions accepted.

The Bloomin’ Onion was founded on the idea that all stories come from somewhere, and we want to be a part of the community that serves as the starting point. We are open to writers at any point in their journey and highly encourage new voices to put their ideas on paper. Show us your layers.
Genres: General.
Lengths:    Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novelette.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 26.4 days.
Acceptances: Average. 10.5% of fiction submissions accepted.

Cottonwood is a literary magazine publishing new and well-known writers of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. We publish a wide variety of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction. Poetry submissions should be limited to the five best, fiction to one story…
Genres: General.
Lengths:    Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novelette.
Payment: No monetary payment. Free copy(ies).
Avg. Response: Average responder. 62.6 days.
Acceptances: Average. 8.0% of fiction submissions accepted.

Glassworks is a publication of the Master of Arts in Writing program at Rowan University. The tradition of glassworking and the history of Rowan University are deeply intertwined. South Jersey was a natural location for glass production—the sandy soil provided the perfect medium, while plentiful oak trees fueled the fires. Glassboro, home of Rowan University, was founded as "Glass Works in the Woods" in 1779…
Genres: General.
Lengths:    Flash Fiction, Short Story, Novel Excerpt.
Payment: No monetary payment. Free copy(ies).
Avg. Response: Average responder. 66.3 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in fiction.

The Hoolet’s Nook [is] where microfiction meets wonder. Our focus is on celebrating impactful tales and poetry, all crafted within a 300-word framework. You might be wondering, "What’s a hoolet?" Hoolet is a Scottish word for owl, particularly a young one. By embracing this term, we celebrate the rich cultural heritage and distinctive symbolism of owls, giving our magazine a name that resonates with both mysticism and originality…
Genres:   Open to all/most genres, including: General.
Lengths: Flash Fiction.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 11.4 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 20.0% of fiction submissions accepted.

Micro fiction, 250 words or less published weekly. Very short work has nowhere to hide — a voice, a turn, and no line explaining what you should have felt. These pieces stand on their own, apart from the numbered issues.
Genres: General.
Lengths: Flash Fiction.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 7.8 days.
Acceptances: Challenging. 5.6% of fiction submissions accepted.

It's dark out there and it seems like it's getting darker. More than ever it feels important to support what we love and work intentionally to build communities that bring a little light to the world. Lamp Lit is our attempt to do that, and an expression of gratitude for an experience of art, writing and creativity that has kept us whole and real. We want to share what we love, and invite others to join us.
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Flash Fiction, Short Story.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 41.3 days.
Acceptances: Unknown. None reported yet in fiction.

Founded in 1956, Portland Review publishes prose, poetry, art, and translations reflecting a wide spectrum of aesthetic styles and voices. Produced by the graduate students in Portland State University’s English Department, Portland Review is proud to publish both established and emerging writers. During 2020, we made the switch to digital publishing. We publish new writing regularly, right on our website.
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Flash Fiction, Short Story.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Slower than average responder. 115.9 days.
Acceptances: Challenging. 2.6% of fiction submissions accepted.

The Scop - named after the Old English term for bard or poet - is the primary student-run literary magazine operating out of King's College. We are passionate about our mission to provide student staff and contributors with real-world literary magazine experience. We believe that artistic potential has no borders or limits…
Genres: General.
Lengths:   Flash Fiction, Short Story.
Payment: No monetary payment.
Avg. Response: Faster than average responder. 47.1 days.
Acceptances: Approachable. 20.7% of fiction submissions accepted.