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POETRY

Silent Kiss of the Angel by of Oli Trollgora [Free Verse]
Finally, after hours (First Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

The Quay by of Anjay Dee [Literary Fiction]
He had left the event and began the walk home. (First Line)

SHORT STORY

Mermaid in the Bathtub by of Existential Dread and Other Hobbies [Speculative Fiction]
“Chad you motherfucker.” (First Line)

Nerissa by of Tales From a Wilted Rose [Fantasy]
The words struck Nerissa’s heart like a thunderous spell. (First Line)

The Talisman by of Poor Translations [Literary Fiction]
The talisman was, in a way, purchased to restore divine balance. (First Line)

The Vermilion Border by of The Vermilion Border [Horror]
Somewhere, a breach in the foundation of the house had allowed a thin stream of wildness to invade. (Any Line)

Dolokov, Dolokov by of Oscar Ruto [Literary Fiction]
Joseph was a teacher although he’d never plainly reveal this fact to anyone who’d ask. (First Line)

Mommy Blogger: Back-To-School Edition by of Machine Poet [Speculative Fiction]
Okay parents, real talk time. (First Line)

SERIAL

The Call [Where the Blood Calls, Ch. 1] by of Worlds of Kummer Wolfe [Historical Fiction]
I’ve heard it said a cry for help at sea is the loneliest sound in the world. (First Line)

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Hey ya’ll,

Yesterday we celebrated the release of our first publication under TiF Press. For those who may not know, TiF Press was created out of necessity and a personal desire to help fellow fiction writers achieve what many of us feel is unattainable; having our work published! The mission statement of TiF Press is a simple one: Publish at least 2 Anthologies a year that feature dozens of up and coming fiction writers, making their dreams come true, while paying them for their work.

This is only the beginning…

Eye See You | A Horror Anthology is OUT NOW!
Tell your family, friends, and neighbors!

Click the book or the button below to pre-order the ebook for $4.99! And if you’re having any issues, please send a DM, leave a comment, or reply to this email.

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Looking for the Print version? Well, you’re in luck because it is currently available for purchase on Amazon (US) and Barnes & Noble! It will be available in other retailers in other countries like UK, Australia, Canada, and the Middle East but it can take a while for that metadata to reach those sites. I’m checking and refreshing my pages throughout the day and soon we’ll have a UBL (universal book link) landing page where all the links around the world are listed!

AMAZON (US) PAPERBACK

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BARNES & NOBLE PAPERBACK

BOOKSHOP.ORG PAPERBACK

ADD ON GOODREADS

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

Rather than give you the long list of what’s coming in the second half of 2026, here is the most important one that you need to mark your calendars for, especially if you’d like to participate in any way.

TiF Summit 2027 Sign-Up (June 15th - August 15th) - Would you like to join us and read your fiction on a Substack Live? This past January we had 50 different readers across a 3-day Voices event who took turns reading their work one after the other! You can rewatch many of those Voices here. And come January 2027 you could join us as we attempt to do it all over again, only this time bigger and better than ever! The quick and easy sign-up to let me know you’re interested begins mid-June but if you’d like to let me know earlier (June 1st) join our Discord here.

Right now I’m looking to fill 75 spots (a 50% increase). Don’t miss out!

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

Our very first anthology featuring 18 writers is out but we’re not stopping there. We have one more anthology coming in 2026 and plenty more planned for the future! But we need your help and support to make it all happen and pay the writers what they deserve. Consider becoming a MONTHLY subscriber and you’ll help us reach out goal of paying for exclusive short stories right here on Top in Fiction that you can read early before it is made available to everyone else.

Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

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POETRY

The Fool on the Heath by of The Strangeness Kit [Free Verse]
Don’t be unwrapping no word-present (Any Line)

heart-nose mother by of Bruce Dobbins [Free Verse]
Twist my intestines around the rail of a scenic point of view. (First line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Exchange by of Robert Garron's Substack [Science Fiction]
One of the merchants raised his hand and struck the newly purchased thrall, knocking him to the ground like dead weight. (Any Line)

Marina Grande by of Anjay Dee [Literary Fiction]
The storm had passed in the night. (First Line)

SHORT STORY

Pink Wafers by of The Midnight Quill [Fantasy]
Mr Townsend even joked he was watching his weight; no one needed to ask if that were true because his torso was mostly just ribcage at this point, but the observation felt light. (Any Line)

The Spirits' Gift by of Anton Anderson [Fantasy]
The nothingness has only you, the way you truly are, and this acceptance (or the lack of care) feels truly inviting, making me breathe deeply and easily. (Any Line)

SHORT SERIAL

La Bella Morte, Part One: Dr. Simmons by of Tales of Calamity and Triumph [Speculative Fiction]
My name is Thomas Edwards, and I remember the first time I met Dr. Victor Simmons. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Hey ya’ll,

After sitting alone in a Zoom chat for 40min last week Monday, April 13th, I realize that perhaps Meet-ups may just be a thing of the past…and that’s okay. There may have been many factors as to why no one showed up. I set-up the Zoom incorrectly. I picked the worst time for anyone. Everyone was busy. And the one I know I’m most responsible for, I did a piss poor job of promoting and sharing that it was even happening!

In any event, perhaps I will try again in a few months. Till then, we do have some other rather important bit of news to share! 🥁 🥁 🥁

Eye See You | A Horror Anthology pre-orders are available!! Tell your family, friends, and neighbors!

This is the very first (of many) TiF Press anthologies that is finally happening this year. A few months late but well worth it! I will have a more proper celebration over the next 6 days leading up to the actual release date of 4/28!

Click the book or the button below to pre-order the ebook for $4.99! And if you’re having any issues, please send a DM, leave a comment, or reply to this email.

PRE-ORDER EBOOK

Looking for the Print version? Well, you’re in luck because it is currently available for purchase on Amazon (US) and Barnes & Noble! It will be available in other retailers in other countries like UK, Australia, Canada, and the Middle East but it can take a while for that metadata to reach those sites. I’m checking and refreshing my pages throughout the day and soon we’ll have a UBL (universal book link) landing page where all the links around the world are listed!

AMAZON (US) PAPERBACK

BARNES & NOBLE PAPERBACK

IMPORTANT UPCOMING EVENTS

Don’t be overwhelmed by this long list I’m sharing. Turns out the latter half of the year is the busiest time for events! This is just to keep certain future dates in the forefront of your mind. As long as you stick right here and receive our emails you’ll never miss an important date or event.

TiF Summit 2027 Sign-Up (June 15th - August 15th) - Would you like to join us and read your fiction on a Substack Live? This past January we had 50 different readers across a 3-day Voices event who took turns reading their work one after the other! You can rewatch many of those Voices here. And come January 2027 you could join us as we attempt to do it all over again, only this time bigger and better than ever! The quick and easy sign-up to let me know you’re interested begins mid-June but if you’d like to let me know earlier (June 1st) join our Discord here. Right now I’m looking to fill 75 spots (a 50% increase). Don’t miss out!

“11” (September) - I wish I could share more about this special event but it’s much too soon. More information will be shared in August.

Pentober 2026 (October 1st - October 31st) - It’s that time of year again to grab your pens/pencils and paper and step away from technology to write a short story! The word prompts will be shared on September 1st.

A Deadly Game | A Horror Anthology (September 28th - October 28th) - The third anthology that will be published by TiF Press in 2027 and our second collaboration with who will be sponsoring this event. The winning story will receive a free entry in their 8th Season Prose category. More information to come this Summer.

A Secret Santa Plot-Swap Sign-Up (November) - This was a run-away hit from last year that I didn’t think would go off so well but we’re back! Are you up for the challenge? We might keep the same theme as it’s so versatile of “What’s inside the box?” I’ll make my final decision by October. But the rules remain the same: You’ll write a brief synopsis for a short story. I’ll take yours and, using a randomizer (ie a rather complicated formula I’ve devised just for this), will swap it with another. You’ll then have a little over one month to write a short story based on someone else’s synopsis! Last year we had 24 brave souls take up the challenge. Will you join us? More information to come in October.

TiF Summit 2027 (Thursday, January 14th - Monday, January 18th) - The dates are tentative at the moment. Day 1 will be the TiF Annual Recap where we look back at how we did in 2026. Days 2 through 4 will be the Voices event where we will be adding hours to accommodate participants and viewers in other parts of the world so everyone can read and listen to stories when it suits them best. Day 5, the final day, will be the TiF State of the Union where we look forward to the Top in Fiction and TiF Press plans for 2027.

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

Our very first anthology featuring 18 writers is out but we’re not stopping there. We have one more anthology coming in 2026 and plenty more planned for the future! But we need your help and support to make it all happen and pay the writers what they deserve. Consider becoming a MONTHLY subscriber and you’ll help us reach out goal of paying for exclusive short stories right here on Top in Fiction that you can read early before it is made available to everyone else.

Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

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MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Rubberneckers by of Son of Ugly [Mystery]
Tex and Jimbo had a foolproof heist. Candy from a baby. (First Line)

First Date by of LEAVES [Romance]
"If she wants to excite this young man, she only has to do one thing." (Any Line)

SHORT STORY

Lucy & the Cosmic Comet Ride by of Writing & Selling Stories [Science Fiction]
Sunday night, Bron and his followers were jumping on a comet to outer space. (Any Line)

Origin of the trouble by of The Strangeness Kit [Fantasy]
I trust not the wiles of scaly speechifiers, but I can see no way else, other than to crack this blatherer’s skull for impudent sassiness. (Any Line)

It's In The Kitchen by of Autumn Lives Here [Horror]
With watery eyes, Trudy looked at Zahra, who said, "Call that company and have them take it away. It's their demon." (Any Line)

Deterrence: Against Terence by of One More Draft [Comedy]
On my first day, a kid’s finger comes off on the raft slide. (Any Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Forsaken [Forsaken, Pt. 12] by of J.S. Ceballos [Science Fiction]
The squad remained huddled. (First Line)

The Sour Wines of Westmost [Ch. 1] by of Latter-Day Wood Pulps [Fantasy]

Anonymity (Attempt One) [Blood Soup and Other Love Languages, Ch. 1] by of E. Pearce [Fantasy]
‘So this is the part of the holiday,’ said a voice that was unmistakably, catastrophically his own, ‘where I realised my dads forgot I can’t eat squirrels.’ (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Hey ya’ll,

After sitting alone in a Zoom chat for 40min this past Monday, April 13th, I realize that perhaps Meet-ups may just be a thing of the past…and that’s okay. There may have been many factors as to why no one showed up. I set-up the Zoom incorrectly. I picked the worst time for anyone. Everyone was busy. And the one I know I’m most responsible for, I did a piss poor job of promoting and sharing that it was even happening leading up to Monday!

In any event, perhaps I will try again in a few months. Till then, we do have some other rather important bit of news to share! 🥁 🥁 🥁

Eye See You | A Horror Anthology Ebook pre-orders are available over on the TiF Press website!! Tell your family, friends, and neighbors!

This is the very first (of many) TiF Press anthologies that is finally happening this year. A few months late but well worth it! I will have a more proper celebration over several days in the lead-up to the actual release date of 4/28!

And if you’re asking, where is the print version? Don’t worry, it’s coming! It’s working its way through IngramSpark so it can eventually end up on all major online retailers for purchase.

Click the book or the button below to pre-order the ebook for $4.99 starting today! And if you’re having any issues, please send a DM, leave a comment, or reply to this email.

PRE-ORDER EBOOK

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

Our very first anthology featuring 18 writers is out but we’re not stopping there. We have one more anthology coming in 2026 and plenty more planned for the future! But we need your help and support to make it all happen and pay the writers what they deserve. Consider becoming a MONTHLY subscriber and you’ll help us reach out goal of paying for exclusive short stories right here on Top in Fiction that you can read early before it is made available to everyone else.

Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

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COMIC/CARTOON

Audrey, The Unicorn Girl [Audrey, The Unicorn Girl, Ch. 1] by of Hatching Stories [Literary Fiction]
Audrey, your ears are so cute! (Any Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Stigmata by of Mediterranean Gothic [Horror]
It started on a Tuesday. (First Line)

Invisible Fences by of Meadoe's Mythology Corner [Literary Fiction]
The squirrels are getting bold. (First Line)

SHORT STORY

Spark Broker by of Spill Your Dreams [Speculative Fiction]
It’s difficult to appear as a true artist when your inspiration comes in a little glass jar, with a cork and a price tag. (Any Line)

Scene Queen by of Tales from the Labyrinth [Horror]
I learned magic the way any teenage girl does. (Any Line)

I’ll Wait for You on the Roof by of Adrian Fares [Horror]
All the things that happen to people when they discover something they cannot believe they are discovering happened to him. (Any Line)

Low Tide by of Wright Stories: Funny, Dark, Suspenseful Tales [Literary Fiction]
When a man rode out of town in the trunk of a car, he wasn’t coming back. (First line)

SERIAL

The Quiet Places He Missed [The Age of the Plainborn, Ch. 4] by of Every Root, Every Thorn [Horror]
I learned a long time ago that men's brutality is always an opening. (Any Line)

The Prince [Destiny, as Told by An Apprentice, Ch. 5] by of Reflecting on Aspects of Writing [Fantasy]
To whatever gods that exist out there, please let this not be a momentary dream. (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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TiF Meet-Up Today! - 3pm EST / 12pm PST

Meeting Invite:

Topic: TiF Meet-Up: Substack Features for Fiction Writers
Time: Apr 13, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

MEETING HAS CONCLUDED

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Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

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POETRY

A Light Still Dreaming by of Beyond the Therapy Room [Free Verse]
Hope— (First Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Hunger by of Leaves [Horror]
"A woman’s got to eat, right?" (Any Line)

He Shows Up by of Notes from the Hill [Speculative Fiction]
When I started writing my book, really writing it and not just skirting around it, I realized something. (First Line)

SHORT STORY

The Cracker Hats by of The Maple Moon [Literary Fiction]
Mother clears the table; sweeping the crumbs of our year into her cupped palm. (Any Line)

Coverage by of The Faraday Room [Speculative Fiction]
The intake nurse had told him that ideation scores of six to seven played best, and he'd gone straight to a ten. (Any Line)

tonal contrast by of Oscar Ruto [Literary Fiction]
“…she was meant for this sorta place..." (First Line)

A City, a House, a Ship by of One More Draft [Speculative Fiction]
On the corner of your street stands a thin man in a tuxedo, leaning against the postbox, his dress shirt unbuttoned to his navel, wearing a top hat, turning a thin black cane by its silver gargoyle. (First Line)

Hook, Line, and Sinker by of After Dusk [Horror]
Fishing. (First Line)

SHORT SERIAL

The Fate of a Prince by of Lee’s Library [Fantasy]
Alongside his skill, he had something that no one else had—he had a way to finally kill Arzlag hidden safely away in the pouch on his hip. (Any Line)

SERIAL

Gangs of Vegas: The Butcher [Episode 1] by of The Notorious Narrator [Mystery]
"Never outshine your master." (Last Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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The Ultimate Serialized Fiction Discussion!

The date and time is officially set! Mark your calendars for TODAY Monday, March 30th @ 3:30pm EST / 12:30am PST / 8:30pm GMT where I’ll be joined by none other than and ! Some of the leading leaders and voices when it comes to serialized fiction here on Substack.

A few weeks ago I reached out to the fiction community of serial fiction writers and asked them to answer 5 questions. Well, I’ve got the results and now the three of us will discuss them as well as other things all related to serialized fiction and hopefully help those who are in the weeds or on the fence to make the experience for readers even better!

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Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

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MICRO/FLASH FICTION

What Happened with the Firework Was a Total Accident (Closing Statements to the Jury) by of Hannah S. [Literary Fiction]
A gas-station regular started telling me about her latest kills, and at first I thought she was some sort of gamer, but no, she meant *literal* kills—stabbings, explosions, attacks by carnivorous animals. (Any Line)

Pups for Sale by of Along the Hudson [Literary Fiction]
I’d heard about the “Pups for Sale” in an ad in the paper and figured my life could use a bit of light. (Any Line.)

SHORT STORY

Sojourn by of Keep On Keeping On [Horror]
What think thee, Coyote, is thy thirst for coffee great? (Last Line)

Murder and Over Again by of Tony's Special Word Sauce [Mystery]
Trent looks up to the Punjabi man, softly bowed, twice removed from his native land by now, mustachioed with a smile bright enough for any of the famous ollywoods. (Any Line)

INDIA'S TOES by of DUSTSCEAWUNG [Literary Fiction]
You can feel how the restaurant under a sea is being shadow-grilled this morning with the 3D signpost maps of grey shallot blooms and the bad-word slurp of fauna cooks with goat hearts and sauna rash. (First Line)

Is That Checkmate? by of One More Draft [Speculative Fiction]
The first night, Juliet throws a whiskey tumbler, and Karl calls it their Kristallnacht. (First Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Two Feet Short of a Grave by of DeWitt's End [Literary Fiction]
I thought Momma and the mule were going to die before we made it to the Savannah River, but what do I know? I’m just the bastard child of a dead man. (Any Line)

SERIAL

Urd's Well [Ash & Oak, Ch.1] by of Notes from the Edge [Fantasy]
This is Urd’s Well, and it is where all mortal destinies are decided. (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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We are now officially at 2,000+ subscribers! YAY!

It was a long time coming but I knew we’d get here in time. I don’t like to set goals that I have no control over, so, while I want us to all take a moment to be proud of this accomplishment, I much rather look forward to things that Top in Fiction can control; such as promoting as much fiction as humanly possible!

So, please do make sure you’re letting Top in Fiction know about any great fiction you’re reading (or writing) week-over-week as we are constantly looking for new and fresh stories to share! Every Friday the form opens up for new work and closes Sunday evenings. Plenty of time to let me know! I’d love for us to get back to the early days when we received upwards of 60+ (sometimes 75+!!) submissions every week! Make my job of finding the best of the best that much harder!

The Ultimate Serialized Fiction Discussion!

The date and time is officially set! Mark your calendars for Monday, March 30th @ 2:30pm EST / 11:30am PST / 7:30pm GMT where I’ll be joined by none other than and ! Some of the leading leaders and voices when it comes to serialized fiction here on Substack.

A few weeks ago I reached out to the fiction community of serial fiction writers and asked them to answer 5 questions. Well, I’ve got the results and now the three of us will discuss them as well as other things all related to serialized fiction and hopefully help those who are in the weeds or on the fence to make the experience for readers even better!

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

Help us reach the goal of paying fiction writers for their work to appear exclusively on Top in Fiction by becoming a MONTHLY subscriber! Upgrade today!

Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

If you enjoyed any of these stories, please consider sharing this post everywhere:

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POETRY

Wife in Watercolors by Johannah Simon of [Free Verse]
Her shame blossoms in the cool evening air. (Any Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Leafless Pines by of Strange Face [Literary Fiction]
Theo wandered beneath the leafless pines, dot to dot trunks forming electric overhead connections, once burdened with carrying forth the messages, to friends he no longer had. (Last Line)

SHORT STORY

Dinner with the Morrisseys: A Judith Temple Short Story by of Naptime Novelist [Comedy]
Tim’s smile slipped into a faint smirk, and Judith prepared herself to pretend to be aggravated. (Any Line)

I trained ravens to terrorize my town. by of The Ambassadors: Planet Earth [Speculative Fiction]
Ravens have become my anger language. (Any Line)

MGS04 by of Writing & Selling Stories with Angelique Fawns [Horror]
Try Floatation Therapy! (First Line)

Monochrome Frame by of Robert Garron’s Substack [Horror]
It was the picture of economic perfection: the busy streets, chugging highways, and regular flights passing in and out of a skyline full of cranes. (Any Line)

Amelia on Mars by of Ashley@Briefly [Science Fiction]
Her sons were still on Earth and she didn’t know if they were alive or dead. (Any Line)

The Metro Station Situation by of Ricky Denham’s Words [Literary Fiction]
I was walking underground. (First Line)

Nobody Buries a Traitor by of Corey’s Story Stack [Speculative Fiction]
Nobody saw him leave. Nobody knows where he is. (Last Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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We are now officially at 2,000+ subscribers! YAY!

It was a long time coming but I knew we’d get here in time. I don’t like to set goals that I have no control over, so, while I want us to all take a moment to be proud of this accomplishment, I much rather look forward to things that Top in Fiction can control; such as promoting as much fiction as humanly possible!

So, please do make sure you’re letting Top in Fiction know about any great fiction you’re reading (or writing) week-over-week as we are constantly looking for new and fresh stories to share! Every Friday the form opens up for new work and closes Sunday evenings. Plenty of time to let me know! I’d love for us to get back to the early days when we received upwards of 60+ (sometimes 75+!!) submissions every week! Make my job of finding the best of the best that much harder!

The Ultimate Serialized Fiction Discussion!

The date and time is officially set! Mark your calendars for TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 25th @ 3:30pm EST / 12:30pm PST / 7:30pm GMT where I’ll be joined by none other than and ! Some of the leading leaders and voices when it comes to serialized fiction here on Substack.

A few weeks ago I reached out to the fiction community of serial fiction writers and asked them to answer 5 questions. Well, I’ve got the results and now the three of us will discuss them as well as other things all related to serialized fiction and hopefully help those who are in the weeds or on the fence to make the experience for readers even better!

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

Help us reach the goal of paying fiction writers for their work to appear exclusively on Top in Fiction by becoming a MONTHLY subscriber! Upgrade today!

Update to Paid

Paid Monthly Subscribers will get early access to the TiF Story Story of the Month, for a period of two weeks, after which time the story will then be made available to all subscribers. Writers will be paid from the monthly subscribers.

- , Editor-in-Chief 😈

If you enjoyed any of these stories, please consider sharing this post everywhere:

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MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Venket's special masala chai is all you need by of The Indian Story [Literary Fiction]
Mr. Venket Nadar was the only one on the road to Madurai who sold tea at his Madras Coffee Shop. (First Line)

Well Deserved by of Majeris Reads & Writes [Science Fiction]
Nope, being Human, it’s just too much work. (Any Line)

The Green Man by of BoomerSpeak [Speculative Fiction]
He reached down with his strong, tangled hands and lifted me to my feet. (Any Line)

PICK ‘EM UP, DROP ‘EM OFF by of Whitfield Fahrenheit [Speculative Fiction]
He cranked the wheel to the right, cut across three lanes of traffic, and ran over a couple of construction cones as he connected with the offramp. (Any Line)

Car by of The Cat Mother Writes [Speculative Fiction]
They’d let the growling go on for way too long. (Any Line)

Seed of Light by of Fantasy and Fellowship [Fantasy]
Aurelia stood at the edge of the Blight-stricken forest, its stench gagging her and stinging her eyes. (First Line)

SHORT STORY

Jerryfish by of Chad’s Substack [Speculative Fiction]
But when the first smell of the sea breeze wafted in the windows of the car, something happened to Jerry. (Any Line)

The House That Sighs by of C.C. Harlow [Historical Fiction]
Last night, I dreamt I went to Holloway again. (First Line)

The Man Without a Badge by of Snark Floats [Historical Fiction]
But as I opened the door of my parents’ bedroom, the mingled smells of copper and death hit me so hard I doubled over. (Any Line)

Bread and Rainbow Skin by of Aseel Ayelia [Literary Fiction]
God forbid the town people remember that the wicked daughter of their decent mayor got knocked up in high school. (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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SPRING FEVER IS HERE!

The event to kick off the Spring season is coming this Friday, March 20th! Don’t miss it! Follow for up to the minute updates.

THE MURDER ROOM UPDATE!

We’ve done our very first Cross-Post today. As I’m not 100% sure how it all works, I’ll be relying on you to tell me if this idea is worth it. I believe an email should’ve been sent to everyone sharing the story that included a blurb at the top:

If you’d like to submit an artifact for our Murder Room you can learn all about it by reading THIS POST.

OTHER NEWS OF NOTE

I can’t believe it’s March already! I’m looking at my calendar of events for Top in Fiction in the 2nd half of this year and there are many. I just want to share the State of the Union post here with you as a reminder of what’s coming! We will have a bit of down time this April and May but after that, WATCH OUT! Cause the 2nd half of this year is going to fly by and I want to make sure you don’t miss anything! Some things to look forward to:

• TiF Summit 2027 Sign-Up

• Super Secret Writing Event

• These Wicked Things Event (2027 Anthology Opportunity)

• Pentober 2026

And much more! READ THIS POST AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

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Update to Paid

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MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Bee by of Chad’s Substack [Speculative Fiction]
I won’t eat your jam and you don’t eat my biscuits and we’ll get along fine. (Any Line)

Death in the North by of Dave Boyko [Horror]
Jack managed a wry smile, “I think at one point, I hoped that I could become a vampire… but my body is too old… and I miss Danielle too much…”: (Any Line)

White Room by of In Search of Lost Time [Speculative Fiction]
I’d been home for the past three days, recovering from a severe leg injury; otherwise I’d already gone over and given them a piece of my mind. (Any Line)

SHORT STORY

The Long Dark by of J.M. Gooding [Horror]
Half the town leaves because they say the Taqriaqsuq walk when the sun goes down. (First Line)

Eye of the Storm by of Hawk & Heron [Speculative Fiction]
Bowen realized some people, maybe the majority, were going to fight against this change, which is like a person arguing with themselves—even if you win, you lose. (Any Line)

Endgam8 by of The Vermilion Border [Science Fiction]
Twenty minutes later I was on the highway in my Civic, hauling ass down I-5 toward the Bay with my heart scraping against the inside of my ribcage and a Beretta 9mm in the glove box. (Any Line)

The Last of the Gen Xers by of Free Friday Fiction [Climate Fiction]
A chain link fence separated the meticulous metal roads, wind turbines, and skyscrapers of the Canadian Colonies from the reforested buffer zone to the States of Freedom. (Any Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Layer 1 [Till Death Do Us Partition, Pt. 1] by of Graphomania [Science Fiction]
If God is alive, then He certainly must live in the machine; otherwise, how could He bear not to flood this creation? (Any Line)

Honey Trap [Pt. V] by of Writing Wrongs [Mystery]
“As much as these formal affairs are under strict security and the invitees are carefully scrutinized you would be shocked…despite all these measures, as much as a third of that ballroom might be foreign intelligence of some sort.” (Any Line)

SERIAL

Treachery and Tales [The Huntsman's Widow, Ch. 7] by of Smatterings [Fantasy]
Our repeated calls for Gilnor go unanswered. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Last week I woke up and decided I wanted to find out first hand “what the heck is going on with serialized fiction on Substack?” But I want to do more than just answer that already complex and multi-layered question. I want to deep dive in and find out if there are answers to my questions or just more questions? So, I put a call out to everyone here who writes serialized fiction or have written (or plan to write) serialized fiction to reach out to me. I came up with 5 simple questions that I hope will undoubtedly answer more questions than they create once combined with as many volunteers willing to answer them. And as always the community did not disappoint! We got nearly 70 brave souls willing to answer the call and these 5 questions!

In just a few short weeks I will be joined by and to analyze, discuss, dissect, and perhaps see how we can take the tools we have, combined with our obvious love of storytelling, and make the journey forward the best it can be!

Look for a more specific date and time for this HUGE Substack Live to be announced SOON! I suggest following me on Substack Notes as I’m most likely to mention it there first.

SPRING FEVER IS HERE!

Do you feel it? There is a certain warmth coming in and melting all the snow (at least where I am) but with it come strange happenings I can’t quite describe. Just ask all about it as she’s putting together a lovely writing event for everyone who wants to participate. You can read more about it by clicking the image below:

But the most important thing to remember is the deadline is March 16th! Get your ideas and stories written in time, then join us as we go Live (along with all the stories) on March 20th!

THE MURDER ROOM UPDATE!

As you know, the Murder Room opened on February 16th for submissions and we plan on revealing TWO this month! This is a cross-post opportunity between Top in Fiction and the writers who are chosen!

This is an open-ended event and opportunity for you to get your writing style out to 2k+ subscribers! March 10th and March 24th at 12pm EST. Mark your calendars as Top in Fiction treads into a new frontier this year.

If you’d like to submit an artifact for our Murder Room you can learn all about it by reading THIS POST.

EYE SEE YOU (A HORROR ANTHOLOGY) UPDATE

As you know, this is TiF Press’s first ever publication and we want to make sure we get it right. To that end, I am sitting on my hands as I practice patience, waiting for the 2nd proof copy to come in the mail. And praying that it’s right this time! I’ve decided not to go Live this time when it comes in. I will, instead, just share an update with those contributors in the book. However, if it is right you’ll be the 2nd to know! It will mean I can move forward to starting the engine on getting pre-order links, etc. to all of you who I know are waiting just as patiently to show your support to the writers in this anthology!

OTHER NEWS OF NOTE

I can’t believe it’s March already! I’m looking at my calendar of events for Top in Fiction in the 2nd half of this year and there are many. I just want to share the State of the Union post here with you as a reminder of what’s coming! We will have a bit of down time this April and May but after that, WATCH OUT! Cause the 2nd half of this year is going to fly by and I want to make sure you don’t miss anything! Some things to look forward to:

• TiF Summit 2027 Sign-Up

• Super Secret Writing Event

• These Wicked Things Event (2027 Anthology Opportunity)

• Pentober 2026

And much more! READ THIS POST AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

We are 32 subscribers away from 2,000 but more importantly, we are 8 Monthly Paid Subscribers away from our goal of paying for short story fiction and opening up our TiF Short Story of the Month Club!

If you want to help us reach that goal, become a MONTHLY update today!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

I’ve been going above and beyond when it comes to my plan to write a mystery series by reading and watching all things Agatha Christie. Do you ever go deep on a passion project before you endeavor to do it yourself? Are you in the middle of doing just that right now? What are you learning/reading/watching/eating? Share your latest obsession(s) and why you’re so obsessed now!

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POETRY

Unfolding the Eternal Now by of Beyond the Therapy Room [Free Verse]
You asked me to be with you (First Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Situation Critical by of Son of Ugly [Mystery]
It’s my worst dream but I’m fully awake. (First Line)

Dragons, Those Majestic Creatures; Dragons, Those Monstrous Things by of Hatching Stories [Fantasy]
Fools! Those naive, dragon-worshipping fools! (Any Line)

Disco Inferno by of Magical Musings with MeBrady [Speculative Fiction]
The Velvet Underground was a second-rate disco club before the meteors fell. (First Line)

The phantom of free coffee by of Tredecko [Literary Fiction]
“I’m sorry, ma’am, but this stamp card expired,” said the barista. (First Line)

Bedtime Routine by of The Butchered Writers [Horror]
“Maybe you don’t see her because she looks like you." (Any Line)

SHORT STORY

What Passes Down by of Talebones
The nursing home hallway yawned ahead of me like the too-bright aisle of an unadorned church, lined with its stooped congregants and hallowed doorways; I tried to smile at each one as I passed them, looking for the right room number. (First Line)

State Trooper by of Nathan Hatch [Horror]
A dark river flows in conjunction with an endless stretch of synthetic black poison. (First Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Wake me up in Dystopia [Third Part] by of In a Different Place [Science Fiction]
They can’t stop your brain’s deeper instinct from shifting your eyes into the periphery, just in case. (Any Line)

SERIAL

A Dread Tide Rising [Chapter 34] by of Blackspire [Historical]
A bell tolled somewhere in the distance. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Typically, when I’m late with sending these weekly emails there is always a reason. In this case, as it’s been for the past year, I’m thinking about serial fiction and the writers of serial fiction. How best to showcase the work that, actually, so many are doing, have been doing, and are considering starting up later this year? Unlike any other aspect of fiction writing, this one really does keep me up at night. And so…

CALLING ALL SERIAL FICTION WRITERS

* Past, Present, and Future

I have 4 questions that I’d love for you to answer. My idea is that everyone who writes serial fiction should answer them. The questions have nothing to do with your specific serial fiction and more to do with the how and the why. I’d like to go about writing up a large Post here specific to serial fiction with your answers. I may even do another Live where your answers are discussed with some old and new serial fiction writers from our very own community later on.

If you’d like to help me by answering just 4 questions, DM and say, “I write serial fiction. What are your 4 questions?” and I’ll share them with you. All I ask is that you are actively, or have in the past, written and shared your serial fiction on Substack. If you are seriously considering putting up your own serial fiction on Substack, then say, “I intend ot write serial fiction. What are your 4 questions?” and I’ll share them with you.

SUBSCRIBER UPDATES

We are 32 subscribers away from 2,000 but more importantly, we are 8 Monthly Paid Subscribers away from our goal of paying for short story fiction and opening up our TiF Short Story of the Month Club!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Not so much a question but a POLL of the week! We’ve had some amazing contenders for our very first Murder Room display case! Now, without knowing who wrote it (please if you know this is you DO NOT share a link to your story or reveal who you are!) which piques your interest to want to know more about from our rather eccentric tour guide?

In truth, we may cross-post ALL of the stories but your vote will help us decide the order! You have 7 days.

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POETRY

Her Silent Song by of Mythscape [Free Verse]
He sits in the midst of this moss-clad wood, and the whole world breathes within him. (First Line)

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Three Steps, Pause, and Turn by of Stories Sown With Hope [Fantasy]
Out from behind the rock clambered a bold little man, a brilliant red feather stuck in his equally brilliant red hat. (Any line.)

The Worst Valentine’s Ever by of Saint-Lazare, Writer [Horror]
The day of love became the day of rage and depression, on an international scale. (Any Line)

SHORT STORY

Penal Art by of Mediterranean Gothic [Horror]
Breathing had become a decision between two kinds of pain. (Any Line)

Sassafras and flatrabbit by of The Strangeness Kit [Romance]
Jean was unlovely on the outside but radiant within. (Any Line)

Nothing Personal by of Anton Anderson [Speculative Fiction]
In which café is the assassin meeting being held? (Any Line)

Welcome Eternal, Your Helpful Mind AI by of Reflecting on Aspects of Writing [Science Fiction]
Eternal is our best AI model yet. (First Line)

The Company She Kept by of Wright Stories: Funny, Dark, Suspenseful Tales [Literary Fiction]
Men have only one thing on their minds, Mama once said when Beth was fifteen and looking forward to her first high school dance. (Any Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Out of the Frying Pan - 5 by of LEAVES [Comedy]
“I never was in jail once in my whole life, Haylene, and because a you, I been locked up twice in two days..." (Any Line)

SERIAL

Kindred Spirits [Chapter 1] by of Through a Glass, Darkly [Mystery]
“I hate this guy,” Veronica Wilson announced as she stared at the television in disbelief. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Top in Fiction News

Yesterday, announced their Season 7 Quarterfinalists across their main, 1-page, and short story (prose) categories. And wouldn’t you know it, some from our very own community made it to this round! Congratulations to , , and ! If you made it to the Quarterfinals, let us know in the comments!

has cooked up a brand new Spring of an idea and she’s graciously asked Top in Fiction to assist in bringing it to as many people as possible. Learn all about the Spring Fever! Horror in Bloom Substack Event and we’ll both see you on March 20th with your stories ready for a Sprint awakening unlike any other!

THE MURDER ROOM is officially OPEN for submissions! If you’re a writer, this is a great opportunity to get your work cross-posted on Top in Fiction! It will also be featured prominently in our museum room filled with artifacts of your creation. Read all about it HERE. And if you’re a reader, be prepared for actual fiction stories to be shared. Beginning a whole new chapter in what Top in Fiction shares.

The EYE SEE YOU (A HORROR ANTHOLOGY) is nearing the point of being available to pre-order!! I’m expecting the Proof Copy in the mail some time today when I hope to do a Live Substack unboxing! If you don’t want to miss it, make sure you’re following to get notified when I go Live via the Substack app. This anthology that features 18 fiction writers will be available to purchase as an Ebook and paperback very soon!

An update on the TiF Short Story of the Month Club! What is it? An opportunity for Top in Fiction to feature exclusive short stories where we pay the writers once we reach at least 10 monthly paid subscribers. How can you join? Just become a monthly paid subscriber at $5 / $10 / $20 a month. From now on I will include the below bar to keep track of when we reach our goal and open up this feature. As members of the TiF Short Story of the Month Club it will entitle you to have access to the featured short story for one week before it’s released to everyone else to read.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Spring is drawing near and there’s no better time than now to think about our plans. Some like to do some cleaning, others look forward to what may start to bloom, and some of us just long for a time when the damn snow will finally be all gone! What are you looking forward to doing most this Spring?

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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SHORT STORY

Dragon Spurs: Nik's Tale by of Christopher Dale Roberts [Fantasy]
You are about to enter a world where swords are the weapons of choice, but it is not the Middle Ages. (First Line)

Resurrection Photo by of Deadwater Inn [Speculative Fiction]
“I’m telling you, it was a job well done.” (First Line)

we wasn't no good together by of Disorder [Literary Fiction]
Yeah, the night I’m thinking of probably should of told me that we wasn’t no good together, me and my ex, but I still hung on longer, almost the same way that old bar of soap hangs around on lip of the tub, broke damn in half, barely of use, but still too early for that trash bin. (Any Line)

The Storyteller by of Hannah S. [Literary Fiction]
At lunchtimes Casey Robertson sat outside on the snowy stoop of her middle school building writing stories about the Nebraska Night Stalker. (First Line)

Deceit of the Devout by of Daria [Science Fiction]
And now she had to go back and tell everyone that the very thing that had brought the galaxy together into a time of peace was all based on the lies of a murderer. (Last Line)

Georgia Coffee by of Oscar Ruto [Literary Fiction]
“What I do is art,” she insisted. (First Line)

Smokey by of Norm DePlume [Literary Fiction]
He knew the feeling because Saul had murdered seven people, so far. (Any Line)

SHORT SERIAL

Stillard by of Writing on a Whim
As soon as our car drove into Stillard, a neighborhood that was described as a bustling and fast-growing community in the heart of Brownwood, I knew a false picture had been fabricated. (First Line)

The Lantern Bearer Part 1 [The Lantern Bearer, Ch.1] by of Stories Have Power [Fantasy]
Kira drifted through the battlefield, alone, with a lantern only the dead could see. (First Line)

SERIAL

Ambulance Bus [NextGen, Ch.1] by of NextGen [Speculative Fiction]
The song in Henry Simon’s head began with the scattering of crows. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS

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Top in Fiction News

Next week Tuesday the wait is over. If you tuned in to our TiF State of the Union then you heard me talk about The Murder Room. If you’re a writer, you’ll want to get in on this opportunity to be immortalized. If you’re a reader, you’ll want to get in line for a ticket to enter The Murder Room and discover things you can’t even begin to imagine!

The space has been cleared. The cases are ready for your work. The date where all will be revealed is February 17th. Are you ready?

Short Story of the Month Club update - There’s always time to support your local fiction writer! One great way to do that is by becoming a MONTHLY subscriber of Top in Fiction. With your monthly contribution you can be directly responsible for paying a writer for their work that will be prominently featured on Top in Fiction as well as TiF Press. The writer will be paid from 100% of one month of Top in Fiction earnings from our monthly subscribers! That could be you! But, before we can make this happen, we need at least 10 monthly subscribers.

As of today we have 2 paid monthly subscribers. Just 8 more to go and opportunity will await one lucky fiction writer every single month! And as a thank you for your contribution all monthly paid subscribers will get to read the Short Story of the Month one week before everyone else! » UPGRADE TO MONTHLY PAID HERE «

I have it on good authority that a writing event is imminent. Organized by another but she’s entrusted me to use the mighty power of Top in Fiction to share this news! Look for a very special TiF Disruption this Friday, February 13th for all relevant information!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are you reading this week/month? Drop the title and author. I could use some new material!

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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The White Horse [Tales from the Triverse] by of Write More with Simon K Jones
[Serial | Science Fiction]
The pub glowed in the early evening, a beacon in the gathering dark. (First Line)

Remote Relationship by of Ruth O’Reilly
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Romance]
For once I don't want to be found. (Last Line)

Stormkeepers by of Of Turtles and Talking Stones
[Short Story | Fantasy]
People were never sure what Maria and Shoshana were. (Any Line)

Double-Stitched by of Patrick Parker’s Myth Engine
[Short Story | Horror]
Aveline spun, clutching the towel to her chest with one arm as her other hand snatched the butcher knife off the counter. (Any Line)

The Shortcut by of A Fictionalized Account
[Short Story | Horror]
In order to cross, you had to admit that the other world was impossible and then step into it anyway. (Any Line)

Spring Break by of Wright Stories: Funny, Dark, Suspenseful Tales
[Short Story | Literary Fiction]
Eddie Mac turned a page in the sports section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch and looked up at the ceiling as he heard water running in the plumbing. (First Line)

THE LIGHT by of Whitfield Fahrenheit
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Speculative Fiction]
I don’t think I can handle what’s coming. (Any Line)

Death by Misadventure by of Tales at Twilight
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
‘Is this really necessary?’ (First Line)

Questions [Boston Burglar, Chapter Three] by of Jolie Tunnell, Author
[Short Serial | Mystery]
I kept one hand on my hat and the other on my stomach that niggled at me in premonitions of worse things to come. (Any Line)

Feuerbach's World by of Grim Acres
[Short Story | Science Fiction]
"The crash had not been kind to the pack, and a part of Marek was secretly terrified that the contents had been wrecked by their sudden stop after the fall." (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

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Top in Fiction News

With January complete, the first Monthly Recap of 2026 is coming tomorrow. Till then, enjoy the 10 stories for this week.

TiF PRESS ANTHOLOGY UPDATE

I’ve made the difficult decision of publishing the 2026 anthologies with FREE ISBN’s. While I have enough to purchase 1 ISBN for $125, that is just not a “good deal” when 10 ISBN’s can be purchased for $295 and I’d rather hold out till Top in Fiction has earned enough money to make that purchase.

What does using FREE ISBN’s mean for the two anthologies being published this year?

For now, it won’t change distribution. I’ve decided to use the ISBN’s for the Print versions of each book. There will be Ebooks available to purchase as well, only be available directly on the TiF Press website. This will allow two things:

1. All of the author’s in each book will be able to have their name on places like Amazon, B&N, etc. I know the feeling of going on a bookstore site and searching my name and seeing a book I’m in listed there with my name. This mean the book can also be added on Goodreads (coming soon!).

2. 100% of ebook sales will go to the authors instead of giving a percentage to the distributor first.

When TiF Press is able to purchase 10 ISBN’s will the 2026 anthologies get a reprint?

Yes! Both books will get a “Special Edition” release (Print version only) that will each include a brand new short story. And as a Thank You to helping us purchase our own ISBN’s with our Imprint, all who’ve purchased the Ebook will receive a FREE update that will include the additional short story.

Want to help us get closer to acquiring our own ISBNs?

Become a Monthly Paid subscriber here for $5/M, or here for $10/M. We also have a $20/M option by removing the pre-applied discount on the two lower tiers.

At this time, any Annual or Founding member subscriber funds are being used to acquire our own ISBNs with our TiF Press Imprint.

Short Story of the Month Club Update - We still only have 2 Monthly Paid subscribers. Just a reminder that once we reach our goal of 10 Monthly Paid subscribers we will start the process of featuring exclusive short stories here on Top in Fiction where we intend on using the Monthly subscriber payouts to pay the writer. Want to help us reach that goal?

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What do you do for enjoyment, when you need a good laugh? When you need to unwind and escape from the tragic mess the world is in.

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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The Lady and the Lake by of Tales of Calamity and Triumph
[Short Story | Fantasy]
Marcos Leopold Claudius was a devil of a man, a charming dandy whose penchant for breaking hearts and marriages saw him run out of Vida Lucaris before his twenty-first birthday. (Any Line)

Housebreaker by of The Strangeness Kit
[Short Story | Literary Fiction]
It was a heist within a heist. (First Line)

Deadwater Inn by of Deadwater Inn
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
Harlan set two cloudy glasses of scotch on the table and slid into a rickety chair. (First Line)

Dawn Has No Mercy [City of Saints, Ch. 4] by of The Historical Novelist
[Short Serial | Historical Fiction]
“Do you really need to do this?” Frederick asks the executioners. (Any Line)

The Doublet Soliloquies by of LEAVES
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Literary Fiction]
How long’s she gonnae put up wi’ these numpties? (Any Line)

The Dark Orchard [Vastland, Ch. 52] by of Vastland: A Novel
[Serial | Science Fiction]
The moment Emélie came through the Gate, she understood two things: first, that she had been here before. (First Line)

Crossing the Bridge by of The Sudden Walk
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
In every memory I leave the man on the bridge behind, though in some versions I do work up the nerve to stay and chat a little longer. (Any Line)

Battle Blue by of BoomerSpeak
[Short Story | Historical Fiction]
The ship pulled slightly to the right as a gentle wind caught her sails and nudged the Ulfich closer to the shoreline. (First Line)

Redcaps and White Knights by of Doctor Eclectic
[Short Story | Fantasy]
“Why am I pretending to have a toothache?” groused Quetzal, my dinosaur best friend and salsa-dancing partner. (First Line)

Last Shot by of In Search of Last Time
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Literary Fiction]
I brushed the unwashed curtain aside and went in. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

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Top in Fiction News

With January nearly complete, the first Monthly Recap of 2026 is happening next week Wednesday. Till then, enjoy the 10 stories for this week.

FOR WRITERS - Make sure you’ve got TiF Notifications turned ON because announcements about how to participate in The Murder Room will be coming soon.

FOR READERS - Pre-orders for our Eye See You Anthology should be ready by late February!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What authors are your favorite? Prove it! Do you own all of the books they ever wrote? Have you read their books over and over again? Maybe you own multiples of the same book?

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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The Mississippi Remembers by of They don’t all have to be good
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Literary Fiction]
We are bred to pronounce our existence to heaven in the straining. (Any Line)

A Very Resourceful Boy by of Saint-Lazare, Writer
[Short Story | Fantasy]
Suppressing a nervous laugh, the young man ruffled his brown hair, and stepped out of the time-traveling tomb. (Last Line)

Blood and Bone by of a Prompt a Day
[Short Story | Horror]
Jessie sat in the passenger seat, her eyes fluttering in sleep, the rolls of the hills lulling her into rest as Thomas drove the small car forward. (First Line)

By My Fruit by of Corey's Story Stack
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
I'll never forget the sun that day I shot the missionary. (First line)

Leftovers in the Apocalypse by of Autumn Lives Here
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
There are plenty of good points about what’s happened. (First Line)

The Handover by of SassandSage
[Short Story | Horror]
"You're not usually awake when I borrow you." (Any Line)

What We Talk About When We Talk About Bounty Hunting, Letter 1 by for
[Short Serial | Fantasy]
I do not mind the request, though I hope his fiancee realizes he stares at her toes and not at her and in a rather hungry manner. (Any Line)

Wild Goose by of Just Write, Right
[Short Story | Literary Fiction]
Anyways, I wake up in the creaky leather chair with a crick in my neck, drool crusted on three days of bristles, and the lingering physical effects of a dirty dream about my wife. (Any Line)

Bump by of Barbara Jaye Wilson
[Short Story | Mystery]
After the breakup Ripley swore she’d never see or speak to Tyler again. (First Line)

Prologue (Still Water, Ch. 0) by of J.M. Gooding
[Serial | Horror]
I thought the apocalypse would be different. (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works:

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Now that the massive undertaking of our first ever TiF Summit has ended we can refocus on what’s coming up next. And if you watched our State of the Union you’ll know we’ve got a lot planned. Starting with getting our very first TiF Press anthology ready for pre-orders. That is my #1 priority for the next month. It might seem like nothing much is happening, but trust me, lots is happening.

FOR WRITERS - Make sure you’ve got TiF Notifications turned ON because announcements about how to participate in The Murder Room will be coming soon.

FOR READERS - Pre-orders for our Eye See You Anthology should be ready by late February!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Were you there for the TiF State of the Union (if you missed it, click on link above)? What are you most looking forward to this year?

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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Reset by of UrbWrites
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
There were probably other, similar shenanigans. (Any Line)

O'Casey's Other Visitors by of Bent Eye
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
“It’s one big litter box,” he said. (Any Line)

Holiest of Cities: The Dead and the Dying by of The Shieldbreaker Saga
[Serial | Fantasy]
Uskol ul-Aravan had no idea how long he’d been down here amongst all the bodies. (First Line)

Midnight Towers by of Mythscape
[Poetry | Free Verse]
Midnight towers reaching for that blackened sky. (First Line)

Divine Curiosities [Episode 1] by of Meadoe's Mythology Corner
[Short Serial | Fantasy]
Thankfully, the shop was nearly empty. (First Line)

Cold Hearts by of SPAM on Rye
[Short Story | Literary Fiction]
Homeownership is a blessing like being an adult is freedom. (Any Line)

Excrucior by of Fictions & Fabrications
[Short Story | Science Fiction]
He is three feet and an eternity away. (Any Line)

Power cut by of Airings
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Literary Fiction]
The flute takes over the tune, breathy and hollow, in a key so lonely that if I open the window, it’ll melt the snow into a long and yellow river. (Best Line)

Chaos Critter Tails: Carter and the New Year's Kiss by of Chaos Critters
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Comedy]
Because drool is love. (Best Line)

Jewel of the Village by of Exploring the Eyrie
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Fantasy]
Even luckier for Eben: the arrow had pierced the tail end. (Any Line)

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works: (updated regularly)

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Top in Fiction News

The TiF Summit 2026 was a resounding success. It was 3 glorious days of non-stop fiction readers lending their voices to their own work for our listening pleasure! 48 readers. 3 days. I still can’t believe what happened. And despite the issues I was having in the background, it managed to go even better than I could’ve expected. I managed to catch many of them and was just so proud to see how different each reader and reading was. One after another. But what was the constant throughout was the unrelenting support from our community. Reader/Listener and writer alike. We came together for a great weekend and I hope what happened here will carry us for the rest of 2026!

There will be a VOD page where you can easily access and watch all of the readings that took place. Look for that formal announcement to come before February 1st. Wrangling that many MP4s and then putting them all in one place isn’t as easy as it might seem!

In the meantime, are you ready for today’s State of the Union? The time has had to move about quite a bit but I’m sticking with 2pm EST today! Just a reminder, this will be a full discussion about the plans for 2026. I’m opening up the playbook and leaving nothing out (well, I’m leaving one thing out…but more on that later…). So, bring pen and paper and prepare to take notes on what you may want to participate in this year! All things Top in Fiction and TiF Press! It’s going to be awesome!

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Even though this issue is a week late I’m going to ask this question here anyway: What/who was your favorite part/reader from this weekend? Who were you looking forward to the most? Did you watch them all (or try to)?

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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1. The Traveller by of The Three Moons Mythos
[Short Serial / Science Fiction]
No longer did she drift on the currents of thought, or match her breath to the will of another, now she walked the paths of darkness as a being more than the sum of its parts, still lost, still searching. (First Line)

Chairman of the Bored by of Borne Witness | Short Stories & Essays
[Short Story / Literary Fiction]
Callum Smith was a highly polished apple slowly rotting at his core. (First Line)

Beasts and Burdens [The Huntsman's Widow, Ch. 3] by of Smatterings
[Serial / Fantasy]
"Honor refuses to bow the head against evil, regardless of how invulnerable evil appears.” (Any Line)

All of Me by of Parabolic
[Short Story / Literary Fiction]
I lost my left eye digging around for my contact in line at the grocery store. (First Line)

We, the Haunted by of Gregory Blair
[Micro/Flash Fiction / Literary Fiction]
Moments in time captured in memories, recalled by these trinkets. (Any Line)

A Letter to Jolly Old Nick by of Tales to Tickle a Pig To
[Short Story / Comedy]
I jumped on that box, tore at the paper, wrenched open the side flap – And well, that was Christmas day over, because out tumbled the eyes! (Any Line)

Best Offer by of Majeris Reads & Writes
[Short Story / Science Fiction]
In a sharp contrast with common sense, it wasn’t my kidney, which was in a fairly decent shape, mind you, that brought in the bulk of the proceeds from the sale of my body parts. (First Line)

Bullet by of Keep On Keeping On
[Micro/Flash Fiction I Comedy]
It’s Alright, Ma (I’m Only Creating) (First Line)

Guilty as Charged by of Son of Ugly
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Mystery]
Crime Story told via credit card bill.

Magic Takes Time by of Disco Insomnium
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Speculative Fiction]
“Teeth have roots,” I said, bullshitting logic that might pass for science to an eight-year-old. (Any Line)

Taking Measure by of Snark Floats
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
As Seela watched, a tumbleweed bounced up and down the street, passing empty wooden storefronts, an old well, and an abandoned barn. (First Line)

Three Days To Go by of Exploring the Eyrie
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Literary Fiction]
It was going to be a long three days… (Last Line)

Reach for Her Hand by of Spirits, Spooks, and Sanity
[Short Story | Horror]
It was the sounds that lurked in the darkness, in the medicated fog where she lay like a dropped marionette, unable to move or speak. (Best Line)

Unhappy Old Year by of The Strangeness Kit
[Poetry | Historical Fiction]
Time’s not an arrow but a blunt instrument (Any Line)

The Fallow by of The Vermilion Border
[Short Story | Literary Fiction]
“I can read your mind.” (First Line)

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works: (updated regularly)

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Top in Fiction News

SPECIAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone for your kind words as I’m going through a tough start to 2026. I promise emails will go back to a more regular release schedule soon. In the meantime, here is the email intended to release on Monday. Tomorrow, I hope to send out the Monthly Recap #12 that will officially close out 2025 and then on Friday the usual weekly reminder email for submitting your stories will resume as usual. Thank you for your continued support and patience.

The Top in Fiction Recap of 2025 is currently on-going. That is to say, there is a Google Form going around for all writers of fiction who’ve been featured in any of the 52 weekly issues or 12 monthly recap emails of 2025. By my count, we’ve featured nearly 600 different writers. If you are one of those featured writers, do yourself a favor and click the link below to fill out the form with what you consider your best or favorite story you wrote in 2025. On January 19th a PDF will be made available for our entire email list that will include everyone who filled out the form. Let’s see how close we get to getting all 598 writers to fill out the form.

TiF Recap 2025 Submission Form

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The TiF Summit 2026 begins in 10 short days and I’m thrilled to say the line-up is stacked! There’s something for everyone and hopefully plenty of fan favorites you’ll be excited to hear from. Just a reminder, this TiF Summit takes place over 5 days, starting with the TiF Recap of 2025 on Thursday, January 15th, followed by 3 days of Voices reading their fiction, Live, for your listening pleasure, and concluding with the TiF State of the Union on Monday January 19th!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What book are you starting or hoping to finish in January? One of my personal goals is to read at least one book per month in 2026.

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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SHORT STORY

The Auto-Rickshaw Incident - 12/23/25 [Literary Fiction]
of Frantic Writing

Sleepneedle - 12/22/25 [Horror]
of Cicada Cult

Leftovers - 12/26/25 [Literary Fiction]
of Just Write, Right

The Pale Ones - 12/20/25 [Speculative Fiction]
of Magical Musings with MeBrady

Silent Day - 12/26/25 [Science Fiction]
of Radio Cosmos

Bad Gazelle - 12/22/25 [Comedy]
of Nick After Normal

Opening - 12/22/25 [Romance]
of Only Child Originals

A Tale of Two Spirits - 12/22/25 [Fantasy]
of Life in the Slow Lane

Timeless - 12/22/25 [Horror]
of On Sharp Teeth and Nightmares

What Water Wants - 12/22/25 [Climate Fiction]
of Homecoming

NEW VOICES

The Food Chain - 12/22/25 [Literary Fiction]
of Feohtan Productions

The Memory of Iron - 12/26/25 [Mystery]
of James Head

Spiked - 12/25/25 [Horror]
of In Search of Lost Time

December 23: It's a Wonderful Life - 12/23/25 [Horror]
of Norm DePlume

Away - 12/22/25 [Speculative Fiction]
of UrbWrites

Winter's Bloom - 12/22/25 [Fantasy]
of On the Shelf

Blitzen’s Revival - 12/20/25 [Literary Fiction]
of Daily Delirium

Footprints in the Snow - 12/22/25 [Literary Fiction]
of Foolish Words

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works: (updated regularly)

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With this weekly issue we’ve officially wrapped-up 2025. I want nothing more than to share “the numbers” with you on how we did but I’m holding on to them till the Annual Recap of 2025 on January 15th. I hope to see you then. But, before that, we will wrap-up December on Wednesday January 7th with our 12th Monthly Recap of 2025.

There’s a lot of things happening in 2026 but let’s take these last few days to enjoy what we’ve accomplished. Spend some time looking back and reflecting. It may not have been the best for all of us. Some of us may have had to deal with more than we anticipated. I know it was like that for me. Not to mention capping off the last 3 weeks of the year being sick! But that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to a new year. Enter a space of reset.

With our Weekly Issue #1 I’m going to start having a “Question of the Week” to ask all of you and I hope you’ll join me in using them as a point of reflection, fun, and a time to sit and answer them. They will be open for everyone to answer.

Till then, have a Happy New Year!

And just because I can, here is an example:

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

What are your New Years Eve Plans? Do you go to friends/family to watch the ball drop and drink some bubbly? Stay home and watch it on tv? Eat certain food?

I’ll share my answer in the comments and you should too!

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POETRY

Ode to Originality - 12/16/25 [Free Verse]
of Paul Plett

Fields Of A Soul - 12/15/25 [Horror]
of Keep On Keeping On

MICRO/FLASH FICTION

Tuesday - 12/16/25 [Literary Fiction]
of J.A. Evans Speculates

Twas the bite before Christmas - 12/18/25 [Horror]
of Life, Killer Plants, and Unionised Seagulls

Family - 12/13/25 [Literary Fiction]
of LEAVES

Manger Danger - 12/14/25 [Mystery]
of Son of Ugly

SHORT STORY

The Other Side - 12/17/25 [Science Fiction]
of Snark Floats

Winter Warmer - 12/19/25 [Literary Fiction]
of All Persons Fictitious

Christmas in Wonderland - 12/19/25 [Speculative Fiction]
of The Scroll

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works: (updated regularly)

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This is the second to last weekly email of 2025. With illness rearing it’s ugly head on me and my family I have little to bring you in terms of news. Other than to say, I hope your season is merry and bright. See you all in 2026!

Special thanks to for her selections for this issues featured stories.

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MICRO/FLASH FICTION

I AM TRYING TO TELL YOU A DREAM - 12/12/25 [Horror]
of They Don’t All Have To Be Good

A Christmas Marvel - 12/7/25 [Comedy]
of Son of Ugly

SHORT STORY

The House on Dead Ebb Tide - 12/11/25 [Horror]
of Disco Insomnium

Dollar Menu - 12/12/25 [Literary Fiction]
of SPAM on Rye

Earl Grey - 12/9/25 [Speculative Fiction]
of Machine Poet

Hiergeist - 12/12/25 [Horror]
of The Vermilion Border

Daylight Business - 12/10/25
of Reality Dispatch

NEW VOICES

The Night of the Borrowed Shawls - 12/12/25 [Literary Fiction]
of The Banerjee Codex [Short Story]

Down on the farm: - 12/7/25 [Free Verse]
of SeaJade@baantalay [Poetry]

All The Good Days Are Gone - 12/11/25 [Free Verse]
of A Writers Voice [Poetry]

Signs of Life - 12/10/25 [Romance]
of Ten Second Storytime [Short Story]

WALL OF SERIALS (New Section)

Making a comeback in 2026, Serials and Short Serials, will return to the Weekly Issues. However, don’t let that stop you from checking out our Wall of Serials where we have a dedicated page showing you the ACTIVE works: (updated regularly)

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Top in Fiction News

Thank you all for your patience as I work through trying to send out these Weekly Issues while simultaneously sending other emails of great importance as well. I’m trying not to send you two emails on the same day.

I would like to send a special thank you to both and for stepping in this weekend and handling the selected stories! It was definitely much needed as my son got a 101+ fever and now the entire household is battling this illness. Send help!

Keeping this short as my time is quite limited and there is much happening behind the scenes. Please make note of the events below. I hope to see you all on Monday as we unwrap 24 stories together just before the holidays!

EVENTS UPDATE

All events listed below can also be found on our Calendar of Events page.

• A TiF Secret Santa Plot-Swap (Monday, Dec 22): Exchange story ideas as gifts, and see how another writer brings yours to life. Mark your calendars for 10am EST!

• TiF Summit 2026 (Jan 15 to Jan 19): A 5-day event jam-packed with the Annual Recap, State of the Union, 40+ Voices reading their fiction, and more!

TiF Press News

The below are all viewable over on our TiF Press Blog. Check it out today!

[Do you have a non-fiction blog that is related to writing fiction or the fiction industry and you’d like to post it on TiF Press? DM TiF Team and let’s chat about it.]

’s ReviewStack

I’m sure you have all seen his work, reviewing fiction, on his Substack Notes, but did you know his reviews can also be found over on TiF Press? See them all here! I just love the images he creates to go along with each of them, too.

’s Bits of Book Marketing

Learn something new, tips and trips, for how to make marketing your work that much easier. Each read is short, sweet, and easily digestible. Why not get started here, today!

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