StokerCon was a blast! The SLUGGER team met in person for the first time and talked to so many great writers and readers who came by to say hi. Thanks to all who made this such a memorable and inspiring experience. We hope to catch you next year!

The SLUGGER team had a great time at StokerCon, but more on that later. In the meantime, consider submitting to our open call which closes June 15!

Fiction submissions open until June 15! We are also opening year round for Sound Trails submissions, which are non-fiction pieces related to music in some way, usually somewhat connected to punk and/or horror. All submission details can be found here: sluggerfiction.com/submit/

Fiction submissions open Monday, June 1! Check out the submissions page for more info! sluggerfiction.com/submit/

SLUGGER a dark fiction magazine that publishes two volumes per year. Each volume includes 7-10 short stories, full page/original/B&W interior art for each story, and a Sound Trails section that features non-fiction pieces related to punk/horror music. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

Subs will be open June 1-15. We pay $25 per accepted story (1,000-4,000) words + one contributor copy. Check out volumes one and two for a vibe check. Full submission details can be found here: sluggerfiction.com/submit/

"My Correspondance with the Goat Man" by Jon Clendaniel from SLUGGER Vol. 1 is posted online and available to read. A whimsical tale about a couple of pen pals. Art by Mike David. sluggerfiction.com/my-correspon...

Check out our third and final Sound Trails piece in SLUGGER Vol. 1. "Gen Z Turns to Folk" by @bearden C. P. Bearden @c.p.bearden is posted online for your reading pleasure. He also writes dark spec fic. His folk horror novel "The Soil is Calling" is out now! Enjoy! sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

It’s here! Volume 2 of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social featuring my story on the proclivity of Chesapeake men to tell you their entire life story with startling immediacy, and many more great stories that I can’t wait to dig into!

The new issue of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social is out now and I’ve got a story in it! “Look At These Poor Things” is a kaleidoscopic look at a digital apocalypse.

My copy of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social Vol. 2 arrived. Looking goof as ever 💜🤘💀 I'm grateful to be included again, this time with a nonfic sound trails piece. Be sure to check this issue out for some killer fiction, nonfiction, n art!

Vol. 2 available now! We built in a little more buffer than we needed so we're a little ahead of schedule after being a little behind schedule. Link in bio. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

If you want to read great fiction about Maryland, it's James Michener's Chesapeake and An Influencer Asks A Very Sunburnt Middle-Aged Man How He Affords His Rolls-Royce Spectre By @kayv.bsky.social which is the first story in SLUGGER Vol. 2. Snag your copy now! Link in bio. Art by Emma Fujikawa.

Pre-orders exteneded until April 28th! We are currently waiting to receive a proof copy of the physical version. Once we approve the proof, we'll print the first run and ship out pre-orders. Link in bio! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

Check out SLUGGER’s masthead! @leootherland.bsky.social is our Interior Layout & Formatter. Leo is incredibly kind, a wonderful collaborator, and a fantastic writer. We’re thrilled to have Leo on the team since the start. Check out Leo’s Patreon page which launches TODAY! bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

Pre-order the thing. It is amazing.

This is your sign to pre-order Vol. 2! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti... & link in bio.

Story posted! Check out Happy Hour at Harry’s Hole in the Wall By Joshua Dobson from SLUGGER Vol. 1! Art by Mike David. Free to read! Or pick up a copy of Vol. 1 or pre-order the upcoming release of Vol. 2. Link in bio. sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

Jake's story is a blast! We'll spoil the opening line... I found the monster bleeding on my sofa. You'll have to pick up Vol. 2 to read the rest👀

Pre-orders open for Vol. 2! $12 for physical version + shipping. That's a steal for 13 pieces of original writing and 10 pieces of original interior artwork. $5 for the PDF. Go get it! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

Nick knows what he's talking about...we love his story, and we know you will too. Check it out in SLUGGER Vol. 2!

excited to announce that my short fiction “woman parts” will appear in this issue of slugger! the first issue was great & i encourage anyone interested in short horror pieces to check them out 💙🩸 #Writesky

If you're a Carson Winter completist like we are, go pick up Soft Targets by @tenebrouspress.bsky.social store.tenebrouspress.com/products/sof... Then, come back to SLUGGER Vol. 2 for his unhinged story.

Michael is a stud! Go read his 2nd person POV black metal more-than-a-choose-your-own-adventure book published with @tenebrouspress.bsky.social Then, come back and pick up a copy for SLUGGER Vol. 2 for a non-fic zine review about the history of black metal. store.tenebrouspress.com/products/trv...

Yooooo...you're going to want to read this! 👀👀👀

Pre-orders open for Vol. 2! Link in bio! Featuring work by @kayv.bsky.social @dreadwrites.bsky.social @jakeiswriting.bsky.social @carsonwinter.bsky.social @innatelywriting.bsky.social @beardedbetts.bsky.social and others!

Full cover reveal! Art by Kae Ranck. Pre-orders open soon!

I got a little treat in both my mailbox and inbox. The one was the first issue of Slugger magazine and merch, the other my invitation to format the second issue of Slugger. I am excited to be a part of this project and working with the amazing people at @sluggerfiction.bsky.social. Check them out!

Stay tuned for a full cover reveal of SLUGGER Vol. 2!

2/20: corner from one of my fave scenes in this draft #WIPSnips

Emberfall Teaser Alert!! There’s only two more weeks to request an ARC for Isabelle Montague’s debut! Head over to @twistedchaospr to sign up today! #authorisabellemontague #omegaversebooks #mmromancebooks #secondchanceromance #fatedmates

Check out @nicobellfiction.bsky.social's book review of Season of the Witch: How the Occult Saved Rock and Roll! This piece appears in SLUGGER Vol. 1 in the Sound Trails section. sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

99 pages of glorious horror on 8.5 x 11 inches. PDF is $5. Print is $12 + shipping. Link in bio to Ko-Fi shop.

More stories will be posted soon! Volumes 2 and 3 are in the works! Let's gooooooo.

It's time for another foray into found fiction for the final installment of Die Laughing Issue 6: "Rawdogging Wellness" by Joelle Killian , our second ever returning author! It's funny, it's horrifying, it's gross, and it will get you in touch with your alpha roots. READ IT TOMORROW!!!

@sluggerfiction.bsky.social Something rad just arrived.

Is it a late bday present or early Christmas present? contributor copy of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social

My issue of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social Vol 1. arrived today! Looks awesome! Can't wait to dive into this 🧡 🔥

One last story promo graphic and then I'll stop torturing you all...I put this one off because I can't beat the actual art in the @sluggerfiction.bsky.social 's first issue. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

New story posted! Check out @authorplm.bsky.social's story titled “Contractual” online and available for purchase in Vol. 1 in our Ko-Fi shop. Artwork by Vesqid. Enjoy a special appearance by Bruno, our SLUGGER logo which was designed by P.L. sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

Pre-orders ship tomorrow! There's still time to get your order in today. Of course, we'll still be fulfilling orders after tomorrow, but this is your best chance to get yours delivered in time for the holidays.

Need one more reason to pre-order SLUGGER Vol. 1? Did we mention it includes three non-fiction pieces connected to music in some way in our "Sound Trails" section? I Dumped My Girlfriend: Black Dresses’ LAUGHINGFISH by Dorian Bowser sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti... Art by Vesqid.

All pre-orders come with a couple of stickers and book marks! Vol. 1 will be shipped on Monday, Dec. 8th and should arrive in time for the holiday. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

I'm designing some book covers to fill out my portfolio this morning, and could use a few extra bucks, so I'm making them available as pre-mades as well. I just finished this one. Clean, science fiction, all licensed art and fonts, customized to your liking. $50 for the package of e, print, audio.

The Other Man by Kareem Miskel is our third story in SLUGGER Vol. 1! It's free to read and posted on our website (sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...) Interior art by Emma Fujikawa! Pre-orders for Vol. 1 are available in our Ko-Fi Shop.

I did the thing :)

Putting this together was heartening. I'd honestly forgotten that some of these were 2025. In a tough year, I really needed to reflect on my #writing wins. What's not pictured? All the other amazing stories I wrote! (Stay tuned for 2026+?) If you want to nominate anything, I won't stop you. 😘🖤

It's already getting to be that time of year. I've got a handful of stories eligible for awards this year. I appreciate any consideration. 💚💀🤘 Also, enjoy my best dog, Laser-Clover.

Is it an awards eligibility post? Is it a retrospective? I dunno, but here it is. I published some words this year. Check it out. (If there is anything you'd like to read and can't find, let me know and I'll get it to ya!) 🫀

The paperback of PORTRAITS OF DECAY is on sale for $14.99 right here: shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params... I did the cover, formatting, everything for this book—and I'm so proud of it. If you're into Ligotti, Evenson, Jackson, and Barron, give it a shot.