Rat Bag Literary

Short stories of 1,001-7,500 words; stories of 3,500-7,500 words are limited to the paid category for originals. Includes an unhinged rat story, written feedback, and optional in-line notes; reprints receive half-rate payment.

Short stories of 1,001-7,500 words; stories of 3,500-7,500 words are limited to the paid category for originals. Expedited response and optional constructive critique are included, while reprints receive half-rate payment.

Short stories of 1,001-7,500 words; stories of 3,500-7,500 words are limited to the paid category for originals. Optional reader notes are available, and reprints receive half-rate payment.

Flash fiction of up to 1,000 words for print or digital publication; reprints receive half-rate payment.

Micro fiction of up to 300 words for digital publication; no reprints unless specified in the call.

Creative nonfiction of up to 1,000 words for print or digital publication; reprints receive half-rate payment.

Weird, short poetry of no more than 25 lines and/or 300 words; up to three poems may be submitted at once for poetry calls. No reprints.

Unthemed micro fiction; maximum 300 words, no reprints unless specified in the call. This call opens October 1, 2026.

Themed drabbles on Haunted Technology; exactly 100 words with a title of no more than 15 words. Free submission, no reprints, and the call closes September 7, 2026.