Be sure to check out our Submission Guidelines to see what we are looking for, what we DON’T want, and how best to submit your flash fiction story.
“Snowed In Love” – Winter 2026 Issue
Forced proximity can bring out what we’d rather leave unspoken, so for this issue, we want stories of characters getting snowed in. Whether they’re rivals who discover a different side of each other or exes getting a second chance, give us plenty of spark to create that cozy feeling we love.
Issue Featured Author: Becky Wade
Submissions Open December 12, 2025
Deadline JANUARY 9, 2026
“Love 9-1-1” – Spring 2026 Issue
In life, and an emergency, we always want someone we can count on. So for this issue, we want stories of first responders finding love. Give us a meet cute between a paramedic and a frazzled nanny or a reunion between the police chief and her high school sweetheart. Make the sparks fly, and we’re sure to fall in love.
Issue Featured Author: Dani Pettrey
Submissions Open March 13, 2026
Deadline April 10, 2026
“Love Is an Adventure” – Summer 2026 Issue
Love can take us on an adventure, so for this issue, we want stories of love in a national park. Show us two hikers falling for each other at the Grand Canyon or two friends admitting their feelings at Yosemite. Pack plenty of heart and take us on a journey to the sweetest happily ever afters.
Issue Featured Author: Darlene L. Turner
Submissions Open June 12, 2026
Deadline July 10, 2026
“Love, Camera, Action” – Fall 2026 Issue
Contest Issue
We all love a far-off dream coming to life, so for this issue, we want stories of celebrities falling in love. Maybe a rockstar falling for a schoolteacher or a local celebrity unexpectedly finding love. Whether it’s historical or contemporary, pack in plenty of sweetness, and we’re sure to swoon.
Spark Flash Fiction 