Send us your work

One piece per submission. We read everything in the order it arrives, and you can watch your place in the pile the whole way.

1 · What are you sending?
What we’re looking for

Tell a story relating to an event from 2026.

The goal of these drabbles is to paint a picture of the year that was through fictional storytelling. It can be related to anything that happened in the world of politics, news, tech, sports, entertainment, culture, etc., but cannot be based on something personal.

Any genre whether that be humorous, horrific, fantastical, surreal, etc. and it can be satirical, a reimagining, a jumping-off point, etc.

Only one entry is allowed at a time, but if you receive a rejection before the submission period is over, you may submit again.

2 · The piece
3 · About you
4 · Tracking

Simultaneous submissions are fine. Just withdraw promptly from your tracker if it’s accepted elsewhere.

No fee. Average response: ~31 days.