Virginia Fantastic
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What We Want: VIRGINIA FANTASTIC invites you to weave strange and wondrous speculative fiction that reimagines the Commonwealth of Virginia as a land of mystery, magic, and the unexpected.
From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge to the haunted shores of the Chesapeake Bay, we seek flash stories that infuse Virginia’s iconic landscapes, history, and culture with the supernatural.
Picture the historic streets of Williamsburg as a stage for ghostly revolutionaries, or the caverns of Luray hiding ancient, otherworldly secrets. What if the James River were a conduit for time-traveling spirits, or the neon glow of Virginia Beach’s boardwalk masked a portal to a cosmic realm? Imagine Monticello as a hub for arcane experiments, or the battlefields of Manassas whispering with restless specters plotting their return.
We crave tales that blend the eerie with Virginia’s natural beauty, historic depth, and quirky charm. Whether it’s a chilling encounter on the Appalachian Trail, a magical uprising in Richmond’s Fan District, or a futuristic twist on Norfolk’s naval legacy, your story should make readers see the Commonwealth in a haunting new light. We welcome speculative fiction of all stripes: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, or magical realism, that transforms Virginia’s landmarks, legends, and hidden corners into realms of wonder and unease.
What We Want: VIRGINIA FANTASTIC invites you to weave strange and wondrous speculative fiction that reimagines the Commonwealth of Virginia as a land of mystery, magic, and the unexpected.
From the misty peaks of the Blue Ridge to the haunted shores of the Chesapeake Bay, we seek flash stories that infuse Virginia’s iconic landscapes, history, and culture with the supernatural.
Picture the historic streets of Williamsburg as a stage for ghostly revolutionaries, or the caverns of Luray hiding ancient, otherworldly secrets. What if the James River were a conduit for time-traveling spirits, or the neon glow of Virginia Beach’s boardwalk masked a portal to a cosmic realm? Imagine Monticello as a hub for arcane experiments, or the battlefields of Manassas whispering with restless specters plotting their return.
We crave tales that blend the eerie with Virginia’s natural beauty, historic depth, and quirky charm. Whether it’s a chilling encounter on the Appalachian Trail, a magical uprising in Richmond’s Fan District, or a futuristic twist on Norfolk’s naval legacy, your story should make readers see the Commonwealth in a haunting new light. We welcome speculative fiction of all stripes: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, or magical realism, that transforms Virginia’s landmarks, legends, and hidden corners into realms of wonder and unease.
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Market Genres
Genres
FantasyHorror
Mystery/Crime
Romance
Science Fiction
Western
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Flash
700 to 1000 words
$5/piece
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: No
Translations: Original Language Only
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Count:
There are 3 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 24 | Average: 44.00 | Median: 24 | Max: 84
Responded:
100.00%
Accepted:
100.00% - avg 44 days
Rejected:
-
(0.00% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
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Dead Letters:
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Lost/Returned:
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Never Responded:
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Withdrawn:
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Pending:
There are 0 pending responses.
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Listing added: 13 August 2025
Last officially checked: 13 August 2025