Call for Submissions – Gothic Blue Book, Volume 6: A Krampus Carol (Burial Day Books)
Burial Day Books is seeking short stories and poetry up to 3,500 words that incorporate a Gothic Blue Book setting
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Author: S. Qiouyi Lu
Havok – May 21, 2020
“Her Calm Voice” by Krysta Tawlks (985 words) A young man goes into a café expecting to commit a shooting,
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Daily Science Fiction – May 21, 2020
“To monster land” by Indigo Smithson (162 words) An extremely tiny story about a boy trying to tell his mother
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The Arcanist – May 21, 2020
“The Nature of Curses” by Stefan Slater (978 words) Beautifully poignant piece that packs a gut punch. Liska’s mother has
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Havok – May 20, 2020
“Secret Agent Lampshade” by Cassandra Hamm (994 words) “It’s the only useful thing about being able to shapeshift into a
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Daily Science Fiction – May 20, 2020
“Warrior” by Ebuka Prince Okoroafor (982 words) Although her father is positive and supportive, Chinaza struggles to be accepted by
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Flash Fiction Online – May 2020
Against the Dying of the Light by Stewart C Baker (998 words) Alyssa is a reporter whose mother is about to undergo
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Daily Science Fiction – May 19, 2020
“The Cages” by Hilary Rose Berwick (327 words) Tiny piece from a child’s point of view about a classroom with
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Announcing Octavos
Octavos is a regular feature on microverses. Every Thursday, we will publish a poem that is up to 8 lines
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Announcing Constraint 280
Constraint 280 is a regular feature on microverses that will be published every Tuesday. Featuring work that fits into the
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