Open Call for Submissions – OBSOLESCENCE Anthology

Our first ever open call for submissions!

We are seeking short story submissions for our upcoming title, OBSOLESCENCE: A Dark Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthology.

Submissions are open now through September 16th at midnight EST.

Please read the full Submission Guidelines for more information on OBSOLESCENCE, the theme, and submission details before sending in your manuscript.

We look forward to reading everyone’s stories!

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Edited by Alan Lastufka and Kristina Horner

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