Our first submissions period is April 15–May 15, 2024. Submit using this form.

What do we want?

• Speculative fiction (science fiction or fantasy)
  • Note: We accept horror, but it must have a speculative element, whether science fiction or fantasy.
• Drabbles (100-word stories EXACTLY)
  • Note: We calculate word count using Microsoft Word. If using Google Docs, please manually count your words. It has a truly baffling definition of a word (e.g., “1,000” = 2 words).
• Actual, complete stories
  • Even though they’re only 100-words, drabbles still need all the essential elements of a story: character, setting, conflict, theme, and plot.

What do we NOT want?

• Child abuse (of any type)
• Erotica
• Rape
• Revenge stories
• Hateful content

All the details

Simultaneous submissions: Yes! Go crazy. Submit everywhere! But if it is accepted elsewhere, please let us know.

Response time: Responses will be within 60 days. Please query after this time.

Multiple submissions: You may submit two stories per submission period.

Reprints: Nope. Stories many not be previously published in any format (including on your blog, Patreon, etc.).

AI use: No. All work must be original and yours. Using AI or plagiarizing will get you banned forever. No redemption arc will be possible.

Contract terms: We require first worldwide English electronic rights with a 90-day exclusivity period.

Compensation: $8.00 ($0.08 per word) via PayPal.

“The shorter and the plainer the better.”

— Beatrix Potter