Two magazines, one quarterly contest, free general submissions, and always free to read.
'Jules has known magic exists since she was fifteen. Jules is very bright, oh yes, but she’s not very nice sometimes.'
- To Make Music by B. Rosenfeldt
BY B. ROSENFELDTJuliet Anderson, age eight, goes to music camp for the first time. She doesn’t have a cello yet and won’t for two years, but she sees a teenage girl playing one in the rec hall and her eyes widen. A year later, Katie McAdams, age nine, goes to music camp for the first time. She c...
Our short story contest for the special edition is now open. Can't explain how excited we are about this one! 👀
Quarterly short story competition.
Like fantasy fiction? How about speculative and crime? Well, we've got something for you... A special issue of Tangled Web Mag and Mirk - a crossover of the two. Bringing you the VERY best of Inspiring Fiction in one bumper issue this autumn. Get those submissions coming our way!
There were mutters throughout the room as she said that. Master Dirtan forced a smile to his face. “So, you have all been made aware of what I am?”
- To Die with the Mist by K. R. Sandoval
BY K. R. SANDOVALThough I had not long traveled with Master Dirtan, I soon began to notice that wherever we went, he always found trouble. He told me it’s a matter of course, that by the nature of his occupation, he always had to be on the lookout for murders and mysteries, but it seemed to me tha...
“I killed a man,” he said then, breaking the silence.
- 'The Wanderer' by Cale Rubenstein
BY CALE RUBENSTEINHe appeared from the ravine just as the mist was clearing, emerging like one of the spirits that would come and take our goats at night. My father and a few elders were there, watching the man approach and holding sharpened sticks and heavy branches. I stood behind them, instructed...
Enter a world where Faerie intersects with academia in the haunting and immersive 'Into the Mist'.
BY JEFF KING“Is this going to be on the test, Professor Moreland?” a student in the front row asked, her eyes on her notebook and hand still raised. “Being that this is a course in Arthurian Literature, I can guarantee that there will be questions about the Matter of Britain and what that mean...
Myth, identity, and the plight of the misunderstood combine to make "Bells Around the Neck" a cracking read.
BY SHEREENA WITTS-WILLIAMSSweat and ale. Smoke from the hearth fire, and old decaying wood. There was a fifth, metallic smell that drifted along with them – unidentifiable, but which burnt the nostrils and eyes. On the wall, a row of lanterns blazed, their yellow light chasing away the darkness th...
Ever wondered what an undead startup company might look like? Find out in "Spellcaster Start-Up", the hilarious winning story of our contest.
BY THOMAS MOOLENAARThe knight approached. The image was clear: he flew across the barren fields, his steed carrying him through scorched villages, across pillaged farmland and over charred bridges. Merelyth soaked up the eldritch green glow of her seeing orb, its light dancing across her porcelain s...
Just released! The new issue of Mirk is packed with amazing fantasy short stories. It's also our largest issue yet (by far!).
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/mirk-fantasy
New – A City of Stardust by Georgia Summers is a 'a promising debut' and 'a well-done standalone romantasy'.
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/the-city-of-stardust-by-georgia-summers
One week to go until the deadline for our fantasy short story contest. We’re looking for stories on the theme ‘Belonging’. Excited about this one!
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/contest
Not one if you're scared of clowns...
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/carnival-ride
The winner of our summer contest. The unnerving 'I Stopped Breathing Yesterday' by Musa Jafar.
MUSA JAFAR
Issue 4 of Tangled Web Magazine is out now 👀
Folks, this one has been a labour of love. We're bringing you seven cracking short stories, including the winner of our short story contest.
You can read it all here now 👇
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/tangledwebmagazine
'Herc is a book that shall appease both lovers of Hercules and haters of Hercules'
Our latest
Amidst its strengths, the books has a few Herculean letdowns
Calling all fantasy writers! Our short story competition is live.
🏆 Prize: £100 and publication
📚 Theme: Belonging
📆 Deadline: 31st October
🎟️ Entry fee: £5
👉 www.inspiringfiction.com/contest
📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW 📚
"I think Sanderson is just not for me" – Brandon Sanderson's new book didn't go down well with our resident reviewer.
👉 https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/the-frugal-wizard-s-handbook-for-surviving-medieval-england-by-brandon-sanderson
📚 NEW BOOK REVIEW 📚
Jennifer Chase's 'Her Dying Kiss' is an intriguing thriller from start to finish.
An intriguing thriller from start to finish
I have no idea how to categorise this short story. It has the feel of Sherlock Holmes with werewolves thrown in. Part police procedural, part fantasy, and oh so good!
Have a read: https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/murder-by-the-full-moon
A fraught journey through the land of the fae.
L.M. LYDON
Brace yourself. This is a story you'd really not want to be part of.
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/cursed
A good old fashioned story of revenge. With Romans. And Boudica. 👀
PHOEBE BUSH
🚨 NEW BOOK REVIEW 🚨
James McCrone's 'Bastard Verdict' is a Scottish political thriller with the emphasis on 'thrill' 📚
Scottish political thriller with the emphasis on 'thrill'
Got to love a bit of sword and sorcery. Not sure I breathed at any point during this story. Edge of your seat stuff.
JAY REQUARD
Our short story contest closes at the end of the month!
For a chance to win £100 and publication in Tangled Web Magazine, send us your stories on the theme 'Secrets'.
Find out more ➡️ www.inspiringfiction.com/contest
'A Quest for Answers' reminds me of a fable that sticks with you through the years. A beautiful, dreamlike fantasy short story by Joyce Bingham.
Available to read now 👇
https://www.inspiringfiction.com/post/a-quest-for-answers
🚨 NEW BOOK REVIEW 🚨
Gaye Maguire's 'Dark Waters' is a fun new addition to the DS Kate Hamilton series 📚
REVIEW BY IZZY ASTUTO
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Our short story contest closes at the end of the month! For a chance to win £100 and publication in Tangled Web Magazine, send us your stories on the theme 'Secrets'. Find out more ➡️ www.inspiringfiction.com/contest
A good week… we’ve selected some amazing short stories, welcomed a new book reviewer to the team, and refreshed our website in anticipation of our first issue! 👉 https://www.tangledwebmagazine.com 👀
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