Short Story Journal
Our Short Story Collection has evolved into a Monthly Short Story Journal!
Queer writers of color are invited to submit short stories, essays, and poems on a monthly basis to our Short Story Journal! 1-5 winners are chosen every month to receive a $50 reward and more.
The next Contest will open in January 2025
Entry Fee: $5
Gnoshing Of Teeth
The only thing that is known to be true – that the Faelin know of themselves – is that they are outnumbered by Humans, and despite the incredible and unique abilities that they have inherited from the immortal Fae that they appear to be born from, their mortality and small numbers makes places like Cafe Bargould invaluable beacons of safety.
a banal and complex essay on coming out
If the advent of my queerness and I were in a relationship, the status would squarely be that “it’s complicated.” The non-conformist in me quite frankly feels a bit square even when I say I have a coming out tale to tell. But, when in a capitalist, patriarchal hell, do as the other hellions do…
¿Y cuándo vuelves?
Many years ago, when I could no longer keep in what I needed to say, I came out to my grandma. After she hugged me, one of the first things she said was, “Tu tía Maira Luisa también es como tú.”
Eve
A majority of my life, I have felt misunderstood. I’ve allowed the expectations of others to cage me in. I know that I should find a husband, have children and live happily ever after; but I’m not sure that is my purpose. I see Professor Jones and I know that more is possible.