Flash Point SF
@flashpointsf.bsky.social
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words. https://linktr.ee/flashpointsf
I've missed a few days, but today's #DailyShortSFF: Raja by Moh Afdhaal in @flashpointsf.bsky.social. Interesting SF elements in a Sri Lankan context. Evokes feeling and tells a whole story in 1000 words, which I always find a bit impressive just on its own.
Issue #2 2026
Featuring “Grandfather’s Pond” by Aeryn Rudel
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Our Year Five anthology is officially live! Featuring all 26 stories from 2025 and another stellar cover from our art director, it's a great addition to your digital shelves.
Surprise surprise! Guess who's running a Holiday Contest... 🎄🎅🎁 Open through Sept. 15th. See our submissions form for contest details: flashpointsf.com/submissions/
Submissions
UPDATE: We are open to submissions *FOR HOLIDAY-THEMED STORIES ONLY* through September 15th! Please see the submission form for further details.We are open to submissions:Feb. 1 – Mar. 31Jun.…
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For the past five years, we thought Max was locked in his office editing Flash Point SF. Turns out he was writing a book too. Congrats to FPSF editor @madosser.bsky.social on the publication of Nostalgic Futures!
Max Dosser@madosser.bsky.social · 3mo agoPublication day! My book, Nostalgic Futures: The Reactionary Fantasies of Speculative Fiction Fandoms (rutgersupress.bsky.social), is officially out! It grew from a graduate seminar paper on PuppyGate into a book examining how nostalgia connects fan controversies to wider culture wars.
While I was away in the woods, we dropped a STELLAR issue of @flashpointsf.bsky.social. These stories are so good (and no bookmarks required). Read it here: flashpointsf.com/2026/06/30/i...
Issue #3 2026
Featuring “How to Get a Head” by Marie Brennan
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I read The Girl Who Folded Rain by Rod A White in @flashpointsf.bsky.social a tiny story about origami, and how you can't keep things hidden away forever. nightofthehats.blogspot.com/2026/05/i-re...
I Read Stories: The Girl Who Folded Rain by Rod A White
The Girl Who Folded Rain by Rob A White in Flashpoint SF At the age of 9 Marla folded a thunderstorm into a paper crane, which stoppe...
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Our summer submissions window is officially open! Open until July 31st. flashpointsf.com/submissions/
Submissions
UPDATE: We are open to submissions through July 31st!We are open to submissions:Feb. 1 – Mar. 31Jun. 1 – Jul. 31Oct. 1 – Oct. 31Nov. 1 – Nov. 30 (Drabbles only)Before submit…
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It's finally here! The first ever FPSF "issue" is live. 6 great flash stories, including our Drabble Contest winners and runners-up. Check it out! #SFF #flashfiction flashpointsf.com?p=7320
Issue #1 2026
Featuring six original flash stories!
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The Smart Search List of the Day is: Paying Mainstream Fiction feat. @flashpointsf.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com...
Smart Search List of the Day
The Smart Search List of the Day is: Paying Mainstream Fiction feat. @flashpointsf.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com/search/smart/fiction/paying-mainstream-fiction-R6Te1394
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Guess who's open to submissions until March 31st? It's us! Whenever you're ready, send us your best and most brilliant flash at the link below ⬇️
"Final Log Fragment Retrieved from the Derelict Hauler MV Ironside" by D. Thomas Minton @flashpointsf.bsky.social I love a horror story told via a found document, love textual breakdown in the face of the unknown, and love horror that leaves a mystery. Great piece! flashpointsf.com/2025/10/31/f...
Final Log Fragment Retrieved from the Derelict Hauler MV Ironside
During scheduled transit from Caliban Mining Operations to Mars Orbital Station, ore hauler MV Ironside investigated a transponder anomaly.
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Some changes to announce for 2026: flashpointsf.com/2026/01/09/i...
Issue #0 2026
Change is coming
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Not content with one book, our editor @madosser.bsky.social has started work on a second! This one is about SF fandom in the mid-2010s. If you were active in the fandom then, he would love to interview you! Drop a comment or a DM if you’re interested in chatting or just hearing more
It's my last short speculative fiction spotlight column of 2025 (my Dec picks will come out in Jan). I have 10 stories to tide you through the long, dark nights and short, cold days. reactormag.com/must-read-sh...
Must Read Short Speculative Fiction: November 2025 - Reactor
Add some of the best new short fiction stories to your end of year reading lists!
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Wow wow wow. We're funded with 2 days to spare! Thank you to everyone who donated and spread the word. We couldn't have made this happen without you. We'll do our best to make this next year of FPSF one that is worthy of your incredible generosity.
Reading for FPSF is some of the most fun I’ve ever had in the SFF community. It’s an amazing publication run by amazing people. Let’s keep this community going!
Flash Point SF@flashpointsf.bsky.social · 11mo agoOnly one week to go, but still well short of our funding goal. Please consider supporting and signal boosting so we can keep FPSF going! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
NEW FICTION: "The Girl Who Folded Rain" by Rod A. White #SFF #flashfiction flashpointsf.com/2025/12/12/t...
The Girl Who Folded Rain
It started when Mara folded a thunderstorm into a paper crane.
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Only one week to go, but still well short of our funding goal. Please consider supporting and signal boosting so we can keep FPSF going! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
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Hey y'all, @flashpointsf.bsky.social has a very modest KS goal to keep the lights on via some very reasonably priced rewards! Help support a home for paying SFF flash online!
Flash Point SF@flashpointsf.bsky.social · 11mo agoWith only 10 days left, this year's Kickstarter is not trending in a hopeful direction... This funding is what keeps us online. If you can, we would deeply appreciate your support. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Tis the season to support your favorite flash SFF venue! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
kickstarter.com
With only 10 days left, this year's Kickstarter is not trending in a hopeful direction... This funding is what keeps us online. If you can, we would deeply appreciate your support. www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
kickstarter.com
What a fantastic initiative! Flash fiction can spark so much imagination! ✨ Can't wait to see the incredible stories that come from this! 💖 #SFF #SupportCreativity
Flash Point SF@flashpointsf.bsky.social · 11mo agoLove flash fiction? Want to support a venue that gives it their all for the SFF genre? Look no further! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash fiction is such a unique way to tell stories! 🌟 Supporting venues that uplift SFF is so important. Let's keep the magic alive! ✨ #FlashFiction #SFFCommunity
Flash Point SF@flashpointsf.bsky.social · 11mo agoLove flash fiction? Want to support a venue that gives it their all for the SFF genre? Look no further! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Please support if you are able! Flash Point SF is a great cornerstone of flash fiction and you definitely want them around in 2026: www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
kickstarter.com
Flash Point SF@flashpointsf.bsky.social · 11mo agoOn a more serious note, we're now halfway through this campaign, but not quite halfway funded... Please support us and spread the word so we can continue publishing terrific flash SFF for another year!
Love flash fiction? Want to support a venue that gives it their all for the SFF genre? Look no further! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
kickstarter.com
This Cyber Monday, why not treat yourself to a great book bundle? All 5 yearly anthologies are available in both hardcover & digital for backers! www.kickstarter.com/projects/fla...
Flash Point SF 2025
An online literary publication for science fiction & fantasy short stories under 1000 words.
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