This month’s original science fiction offerings are by Jenn Reese (“A Map to Sideways Places”) and Georgina Kamsika (“On the Thermodynamics of a Perfect Cup”). Our two science fiction flash pieces are: “Selected Case Notes from the Judicial Oversight Council of the Gatarn Empire” by Ian Li and “Repentance in Blue” by Phoenix Alexander. Our original fantasy offerings are by Tobi Ogundiran (“The Oracle at Ikeja”) and Nibedita Sen (“The Tongue That Makes the Mountain Sing”), the latter of which we’re publishing in partnership with Dartmouth University and MIT Press. Our two fantasy flash pieces are: “Choke, Writhe Perish: Recipe for Forging a Virgin Sacrifice to Feed the Dragon” by Merc Fenn Wolfmoor and “The Means” by Christopher Rowe.

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content and for all of John Joseph Adams’s media and book recommendations!

On September 15, 2026, we launched our first Kickstarter campaign in more than a decade, to fund Year 17 of Lightspeed and Year 15 of Nightmare. It ends October 15, so join us now for a year of new short fiction from some of the biggest stars in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including: Charlie […]

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content and for all of John Joseph Adams’s media and book recommendations!

On September 15, 2026, we’ll be launching our first Kickstarter campaign in more than a decade, to fund Year 17 of Lightspeed and Year 15 of Nightmare. Join us for a year of new short fiction from some of the biggest stars in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including: Charlie Jane Anders Travis Baldree Olivie […]

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content!

On September 15, 2026, we’ll be launching our first Kickstarter campaign in more than a decade, to fund Year 17 of Lightspeed and Year 15 of Nightmare. Join us for a year of new short fiction from some of the biggest stars in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, including: Travis Baldree Olivie Blake P. Djèlí […]

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content and for all of John Joseph Adams’s media and book recommendations!

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content and for all of John Joseph Adams’s media and book recommendations!

Be sure to check out the editorial for a rundown of this month’s content and for all of John Joseph Adams’s media and book recommendations!