Upcoming Themes

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.

“The Chemistry of Love” – Spring 2023 Issue

Theme: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)

The world of STEM doesn’t just open up a lot of possibilities in life; it can also open up possibilities in love

So for this issue, we want stories of scientists whose relationship goes from professional to personal, two crime-scene techs who connect on the job, or a math teacher who falls for someone who hates arithmetic. As long as the stories show off great chemistry, we’re bound to fall in love.

Issue Featured Author: Elizabeth Camden

Submissions open March 17, 2023

Deadline: April 14, 2023

“Love on Any Level” – Summer 2023 Issue

Theme: Upstairs/Downstairs, Social/Economic Differences (think, Downton Abbey)

Few things are as sweet as a real-life Cinderella tale, so for this issue we want stories of people falling for someone outside of their social circle.

Give us stories of the master’s daughter falling for the quiet chauffeur, the billionaire crushing on his gardener, or a singer falling for his bodyguard. Whether contemporary or historical, we want swoon-worthy stories of love beyond class.

Issue Featured Author: Pepper Basham

Submissions open June 23, 2023

Deadline: July 21, 2023

“Love in a Small Town” – Fall 2023 Issue

Theme: Small town charm, boy/girl next door, reunion/second-chance romances

We all know small towns sometimes hold the biggest drama. So give us a modern-day take on Romeo and Juliet or the story of a big-city boss coming home just to fall for his grandmother’s quirky neighbor.

Give us stories of aunts who matchmake during their hair appointments or rival bakers who begin to think that maybe they should join forces. Whatever the scenario, add in enough small town charm, and we’ll be sure to love it.

Issue Featured Author: Rachel Hauck

Submissions open September 15, 2023

Deadline: October 13, 2023