OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 12, 2025
Where the familiar meets the unknown.
The second volume of HORIZONS: Expeditions in Short Fiction will be a collection of stories that explore the spaces between—the liminal, shifting edges of human experience. Unconstrained by genre, perspective, or setting, the anthology invites writers to imagine worlds at the threshold, where the familiar dissolves and the unknown emerges. Each story illuminates the complexity, fragility, and wonder of life, offering a rich tapestry of voices that celebrate creativity, risk, and discovery.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
We welcome all submissions of fictional work, including short stories, flash fiction, and standalone novel excerpts.
All genres are allowed, with the exception of fanfiction and erotica.
Submissions may not exceed 5,000 words.
Up to three (3) submissions are allowed per person as long as the cumulative word count does not exceed 5,000 words.
Submissions primarily in English are preferred. However, exceptions may be made at our discretion. If submitting in a language other than English, please note this is your cover letter.
All submissions must be original works of the contributor. We do not accept AI-generated work.
We strictly prohibit hate speech, plagiarism, and libel in all forms. Submissions that violate this rule will be immediately disqualified.
Please format your submission in 12-point Times New Roman or a similarly legible font, double-spaced with one-inch margins.
Submissions must not include any identifying information.
The file name of your submission should be presented in the following format: “Title of Your Piece_HORIZONS 2_Date.docx”
Along with your submission, please include a short biography of yourself (no more than 100 words) written in the third person.
By submitting your work, you grant us the right to publish your work in the "HORIZONS Vol. 2" anthology, both in print and digital format. You retain the copyright to your work and may republish it elsewhere after the anthology is released.
Simultaneous submissions are accepted with notice.
There is no fee to submit work.
Individual feedback is not guaranteed, but requests for such may be noted in your cover letter.
Accepted writers will not receive cash compensation for their contribution but will receive a complimentary copy of the anthology and have access to discounted author copies.
The submission deadline for the anthology is November 12, 2025.