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The White Horse [Tales from the Triverse] by Simon K Jones 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 Ruth O'Reilly of Ruth OâReilly
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Romance]
For once I don't want to be found. (Last Line)
Stormkeepers by Rachel Tribble of Of Turtles and Talking Stones
[Short Story | Fantasy]
People were never sure what Maria and Shoshana were. (Any Line)
Double-Stitched by Patrick L. Parker of Patrick Parkerâs 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 J. Kyle Turner 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 Tim Wright 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 Aaron Martinez of Whitfield Fahrenheit
[Micro/Flash Fiction | Speculative Fiction]
I donât think I can handle whatâs coming. (Any Line)
Death by Misadventure by FranB of Tales at Twilight
[Short Story | Speculative Fiction]
âIs this really necessary?â (First Line)
Questions [Boston Burglar, Chapter Three] by Jolie Tunnell 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 James Kenwood 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)
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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
Iâve made the difficult decision of publishing the 2026 anthologies with FREE ISBNâs. While I have enough to purchase 1 ISBN for $125, that is just not a âgood dealâ when 10 ISBNâs can be purchased for $295 and Iâd rather hold out till Top in Fiction has earned enough money to make that purchase.
What does using FREE ISBNâs mean for the two anthologies being published this year?
For now, it wonât change distribution. Iâve decided to use the ISBNâs 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:
All of the authorâs 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 Iâm in listed there with my name. This mean the book can also be added on Goodreads (coming soon!).
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 ISBNâs will the 2026 anthologies get a reprint?
Yes! Both books will get a âSpecial Editionâ release (Print version only) that will each include a brand new short story. And as a Thank You to helping us purchase our own ISBNâs with our Imprint, all whoâve 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.
Iâll share my answer in the comments and you should too!
Do you have a question youâd like to ask the readers/writers in our little fiction community? Let me know in the comments and I just might select it for a future weekly issue!
- Erica Drayton, Editor-in-Chief đ
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