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Coolest American Stories is a short-fiction publication seeking engaging stories for readers from all walks of life.

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Short stories of 3,500 to 10,000 words; exceptions may be made for stories of extraordinary promise. Both unpublished and previously published stories, as well as unpublished novel excerpts, are considered. The magazine is not currently reading and gives no reopening date.

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