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MICRO/FLASH FICTION
It's Only Me - 4/16/25 [Horror]
Nissa Harlow of Nissa Harlow
Hot Rod & Silver Flame - 4/16/25 [Horror]
mare novum of mare novum
Dangerous Waters [A StoryStack] - 4/17/25 [Literary Fiction]
Bill Ferguson 🇨🇦 of Observations in Time
SHORT STORY
The Keeper - 4/12/25 [Horror]
S.E. Reid of Talebones
A Moment's Peace - 4/14/25 [Fantasy]
Paul Plett of Paul Plett
The Michigan Daily Caper - 4/18/25 [Historical Fiction]
Thomas Foydel of False Choices
Plague of R. Fog - 4/16/25 [Horror]
Elie Lichtschein of HEBREW HOUR
Constant Weight - 4/15/25 [Literary Fiction]
Jo Taylor of Characteristically Speaking
The Trip to Fallsburg - 4/17/25 [Speculative Fiction]
Gillian Fletcher of Wanderlust & Wordplay
weathercock - 4/14/25 [Speculative Fiction]
Will Boucher of Heavy is the Headset
Cold House - 4/15/25 [Horror]
J.J. Walker of After Dusk
Return to the Light - 4/15/25 [Fantasy]
Michael Persin of Michael Persin's Thunderous Fantasies
SHORT SERIAL
Blue Canary [Part 1 of 2] - 4/15/25 [Horror]
A.P. Murphy of The Strangeness Kit and James Worth of Just Wonderin’
SERIAL
Into The Unknown [A River Trembles, Ch. 35] - 4/18/25 [Fantasy]
Leanne Shawler of The Môrdreigiau Chronicles
Up All Night With Raymond [Pawed-Cast 1] - 4/12/25 [Literary Fiction]
Sharron Bassano of LEAVES
A Legion of Bane & Embers [Ch 7] - 4/17/25 [Romance]
KL Hill | Dark Romance Author of A Legion of Bane & Embers
The Maiden Voyage [Part 10] - 4/18/25 [Science Fiction]
Jon Howski of Adventures in Storytelling
HONORABLE MENTIONS
Smoke in My Eyes - 4/17/25 [Historical Fiction]
Alison Lloyd of The Scroll [Short Story]
Terminal Agitation - 4/15/25 [Horror]
Theo Priestley of Tales of the Unexpected [Micro/Flash Fiction]
Richter’s Box - 4/17/25 [Horror]
Drew Valdez of Drew Valdez [Short Story]
The Flaming Furies [Shadows in the Spotlight, Ep 12] - 4/17/25 [Mystery]
Mona Walsh of Shadows in the Spotlight [Serial]
Self-Surgery Lab (Inspired by China Miéville's "Syllabus") - 4/16/25 [Science Fiction]
Ronan Mansilla of Ronan Mansilla's Unofficial Portfolio [Micro/Flash Fiction]
The Send Us Your Fiction Database is a comprehensive list of all stories recommended each week! Use it to find even more fiction to read!
What You Missed, Live! on TiF…
When I set out to create this Midnight Vault Companion I had no idea it would be so well received. And then it came as a complete shock to me when J. Curtis graciously offered to turn my PDF into an ebook! So, please grab the ebook or the PDF. I’ve made some upgrades to the PDF, basically adding clickable links to the ToC, so it’s easier to jump to a story.
The table of contents is in the same order as they are listed in the book, with clickable links to get to each one’s answers. I’ve also included an area where I ask you similar questions so you can answer them as well (but only if you want).
TiF Voices - Where the Line is Always Open
Calling all fiction writers, from the newbie to the old-hat, to read their work for the TiF audience! If you’ve wanted to participate in TiF Sociable, we’ve changed the name and how it works! Now, you record yourself reading your story, on your own schedule. Then send us the MP3 file and we’ll share your story right here in upcoming weekly emails! It’s that simple. But we do have a few guidelines:
Story must be previously shared on your Substack.
Story must be written within the 2025 calendar year.
MP3 file must be sent to this email: voices@topinfiction.com
When sending your email, please include the following information:
SUBJECT: Your Name, Your Publication Name (ex. Erica Drayton, The Happy Place)
BODY: [copy/paste the below]
Story Title:
Substack URL:
Date Published:
Type: [Poem/Micro-Flash Fiction/Short Story/Short Serial/Serial]
Genre:
Synopsis: [50 word cap]
Just an update on the changes that have happened already and are scheduled to happen the remainder of this month. Starting in May, this list will no longer be included in these emails as all changes will have been implemented by then:
TiF Changes
TiF Weekly Live name change to TiF Live. [Now]
Number of featured stories scaled back to 15 stories featured + 5 honorable mentions each week. [Now]
Shutting down TiF Substack Chat notifications. [Now]
TiF Notifications will go out to everyone. [Now] If you DO NOT want to get these emails you will need to OPT-OUT. Information on how to OPT-IN or OPT-OUT can be found on our TiF FAQs page.
TiF Live will no longer be weekly. [Monday, April 28th]
Medallions weekly end. [Monday, April 28th]
Medallions will only be given to all featured stories in the Monthly Recaps. [April 28]
TiF Submission form remains on Fridays at 7am EST with NEW close time of Sundays at 7am EST. [Friday, May 2nd]
What stays the same…
TiF Weekly emails will continue. But JUST an email.
TiF Notifications will now be sent to everyone for reminders about submission forms and other events.
TiF Disruptions will continue to happen throughout the year.
TiF Voices [AKA TiF Sociable] will continue… somewhat regularly. More information on how TiF Voices will be accessible to everyone even those who rather not be on video but can record themselves reading their own work, will be coming soon.
Read all the contributors of this amazing writing project put on by Claudia Befu and Julie Gabrielli for Earth Day, April 22nd.
Important Dates/Events to Remember:
TiF Presents…Eye See You [Sunday, June 1st submission window opens] | Have you thought of a story idea to write for this event? Remember, the story must be written between 3/31 - 6/1 and submitted via a FORM that will be sent on 6/1. Then all participants should schedule their story to be shared on Friday, June 13th!
TiF Voices [Wednesday, April 30] | There are two time slots for this event. We are still accepting any fiction writers who want to come on and read their work to join us! DM me or leave me a comment down below. I will reach out on April 17 to get more information and share the guidelines as well.
Update on paying for TiF Rebrand:
If you are able to donate towards raising the bar on paying for this rebrand, please consider a one-time donation today:
— Erica Drayton, Editor-in-Chief 😈
[FEATURED WRITERS: DOWNLOAD YOUR MEDALLION HERE]
Want to know how to use your medallion? Click Here!
The last TiF Weekly, Live! is this Monday, April 28th. Download the app! It’s the only way to watch:
And, make sure to update your “Live videos” settings so you don’t miss the notification:
If you enjoyed any of these stories, please consider sharing this post everywhere:
Oh wow. I can’t believe you featured one of my short stories! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and uplift my work. What an honour!
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