Call for submissions for Fantasy Short Stories that will be featured in the Fantasy Anthology Volume Series.
Interested? Head on in!
CURRENT CFS
SPRING [Deadline: May 31, 2026]
AAPI [Deadline: May 31, 2026]
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Overall Theme
Holidays, Fairytales, and Winter Chill This anthology features stories that warm the heart and the cold weather at hand. We welcome stories about the magical world of fairies, princesses, and helpful beasts or those about the different winter holidays like the Christmas tradition, Yule, and Hanukkah. Craft stories of warmth, hope, and magic for the anthology, Sugar Plums and Tinsel Hearts.
Theme 1 Winter Fairytales Craft a story with magic, morals, and mayhem in this theme featuring a cold climate, snow, and an evergreen forest.
Suggested subgenres: magical realism, romance, high fantasy, etc. Any are still welcome!
Theme 2 Winter in the Cities of Fantasy Craft a story in the real world or an urban setting set during the cold season. What sorts of shenanigans will your characters do? Are they chasing away the cold or welcoming it?
Suggested subgenres: urban fantasy, low fantasy, action & adventure, etc. Any are still welcome!
Please refer to the Introduction for more information and guidelines on how to submit to this anthology.
Submissions December 20, 2025 - February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM (EST/EDT)
