Inner Worlds
@innerworlds.bsky.social
Inner Worlds is a quarterly digital zine of speculative stories about our inner lives. Issue 9 out now! Issue 10 will be our final issue ๐ญ Out Feb/Mar 2026
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@innerworlds.bsky.social
ยท Dec 18
Issue 10 will be our last issue
I'm sad to say that after our next issue Inner Worlds will be on indefinite hiatus ๐
When I started the zine I made myself a promise that if it harmed my health in any way, I would stop. That hasn't ...
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I have some sad news to share, folks ๐
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14 now!
Thanks for sharing, everyone! We're up to 12 responses now, and the more the merrier.
February 9, 2026 at 9:52 PM
14 now!
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Looks like a good survey to take part in, especially if you're a reader of Inner Worlds.
My conference paper was accepted! ๐
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Inner Worlds Madness, Health and Creativity Survey | Cognito Forms
www.cognitoforms.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Looks like a good survey to take part in, especially if you're a reader of Inner Worlds.
Thanks for sharing, everyone! We're up to 12 responses now, and the more the merrier.
My conference paper was accepted! ๐
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Inner Worlds Madness, Health and Creativity Survey | Cognito Forms
www.cognitoforms.com
February 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Thanks for sharing, everyone! We're up to 12 responses now, and the more the merrier.
My conference paper was accepted! ๐
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Has reading or writing speculative fiction supported your mental health in any way?
If it has, please please take 10 mins to tell me about it here: www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
Thank you! โค๏ธ
#SFF #SciFi #Horror #Fantasy #SpecFic
Inner Worlds Madness, Health and Creativity Survey | Cognito Forms
www.cognitoforms.com
February 8, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Househunting + working extra hours is kicking my butt though, so it's possible the issue won't be out til early March.
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Househunting + working extra hours is kicking my butt though, so it's possible the issue won't be out til early March.
I'm working my way through issue 10 submissions, thank you everyone who sent something in!
February 5, 2026 at 9:32 AM
I'm working my way through issue 10 submissions, thank you everyone who sent something in!
Thank you for reading!
February 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Thank you for reading!
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Day 28! I read Puparium by @jyzh.bsky.social published in @innerworlds.bsky.social. This is a sad one. Sort of a review here (maybe more thoughts tomorrow): mickstaniforth.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/s...
S/D/Y Jan 28 โ Puparium by J. Y. Zhang โ Inner Worlds
Okay, maybe on a week where I am really struggling with my mental health, I shouldnโt have read such an incredibly emotionally charged story. Itโs very sad, and very strange, and very gโฆ
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January 28, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Day 28! I read Puparium by @jyzh.bsky.social published in @innerworlds.bsky.social. This is a sad one. Sort of a review here (maybe more thoughts tomorrow): mickstaniforth.wordpress.com/2026/01/28/s...
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IT'S HERE! We are SO thrilled to officially reveal our Issue 1 table of contents! Every single piece in this issue is unbelievably good, and we cannot wait for you to read these stories and poems in March. These authors are amazing ๐ช๐ก๏ธ
More details in the thread! ๐งต (1/6)
More details in the thread! ๐งต (1/6)
February 4, 2026 at 8:38 PM
IT'S HERE! We are SO thrilled to officially reveal our Issue 1 table of contents! Every single piece in this issue is unbelievably good, and we cannot wait for you to read these stories and poems in March. These authors are amazing ๐ช๐ก๏ธ
More details in the thread! ๐งต (1/6)
More details in the thread! ๐งต (1/6)
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STP Issue #13 is out now! A bumper issue of weird fiction, wretched vibes, queer cyberpunk, vengeful aliens, an unhinged horsegirl, and loads more.
The sick cover art is by Ana Luna and design is by J.R. Bolt.
The sick cover art is by Ana Luna and design is by J.R. Bolt.
January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
STP Issue #13 is out now! A bumper issue of weird fiction, wretched vibes, queer cyberpunk, vengeful aliens, an unhinged horsegirl, and loads more.
The sick cover art is by Ana Luna and design is by J.R. Bolt.
The sick cover art is by Ana Luna and design is by J.R. Bolt.
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Inner Worlds @innerworlds.bsky.social โญ is open to submissions for Issue Ten: General Submissions. #CallforSubmissions
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Inner Worlds @innerworlds.bsky.social โญ is open to submissions for Issue Ten: General Submissions. #CallforSubmissions
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January 15, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Inner Worlds @innerworlds.bsky.social โญ is open to submissions for Issue Ten: General Submissions. #CallforSubmissions
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OMG! WHAT!? So thrilled my @hexliterary.bsky.social story (which is indeed, VERY weird) "Proscenium" made this incredible list!
๐ฅ๐Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More Vol 4๐๐ฅ
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More, Vol. 4 โ tenebrous press
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January 14, 2026 at 6:31 PM
OMG! WHAT!? So thrilled my @hexliterary.bsky.social story (which is indeed, VERY weird) "Proscenium" made this incredible list!
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What?! (is what I say realizing that my story "The Only Good Billionaire" is on this list and being really excited but unable to properly express in words how I feel, so anyway, yay, and thanks for the honor)
๐ฅ๐Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More Vol 4๐๐ฅ
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More, Vol. 4 โ tenebrous press
tinyurl.com
January 14, 2026 at 5:15 PM
What?! (is what I say realizing that my story "The Only Good Billionaire" is on this list and being really excited but unable to properly express in words how I feel, so anyway, yay, and thanks for the honor)
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YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
๐ฅ๐Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More Vol 4๐๐ฅ
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Congrats to everyone on this list: you're officially a BNW-nominated author! And thank you to the hundreds who submitted, as always this was excruciating to narrow down.
Weird is strong๐คโ ๏ธ
tinyurl.com/yc6t5fj8
Announcing the Shortlist for BRAVE NEW WEIRD: The Best New Weird Horror + More, Vol. 4 โ tenebrous press
tinyurl.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
YOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Wooo! Congratulations to all the brilliant authors on this list, and especially @amabilisohara.bsky.social whose nominated work "A Sign Hangs From My Hunger" appeared in our sixth issue. Read it here: inner-worlds.ghost.io/a-sign-hangs...
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Wooo! Congratulations to all the brilliant authors on this list, and especially @amabilisohara.bsky.social whose nominated work "A Sign Hangs From My Hunger" appeared in our sixth issue. Read it here: inner-worlds.ghost.io/a-sign-hangs...
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As you read, play, watch, listen, and otherwise enjoy new #SpeculativeFiction this year, please recommend works for the Otherwise Award to consider!
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#sff #awards
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#sff #awards
2026 Otherwise Awards Recommendations ยซ Otherwise Award
Recommend works here for the Otherwise Awards jurors to consider!
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January 14, 2026 at 8:57 PM
As you read, play, watch, listen, and otherwise enjoy new #SpeculativeFiction this year, please recommend works for the Otherwise Award to consider!
otherwiseaward.org/award/2026-o...
#sff #awards
otherwiseaward.org/award/2026-o...
#sff #awards
Thank you @lmanusos.bsky.social for the kind words about Inner Worlds, and for including "Mumbi and Second Coming" by Celestine Ndanu K. on this brilliant list! โค๏ธ
My latest Book Riot is live! I spotlight 6 SFF short stories you can read online for free. Featuring works by @kswalkerwrites.bsky.social, @thesuiway.bsky.social, @iamchrisscott.bsky.social, @kristinaten.bsky.social, Chiemeziem Everest Udochukw, and Celestine Ndanu K.
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6 Sci-Fi and Fantasy Short Stories You Can Read Online For Free
These excellent sci-fi and fantasy short stories are available to read for free online, and they're the perfect antidote to doomscrolling.
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January 14, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Thank you @lmanusos.bsky.social for the kind words about Inner Worlds, and for including "Mumbi and Second Coming" by Celestine Ndanu K. on this brilliant list! โค๏ธ
A huge thank you to the folks who have already shared their thoughts with me ๐
January 9, 2026 at 2:54 PM
A huge thank you to the folks who have already shared their thoughts with me ๐
I've had 9 responses to the survey so far (and I would love some more!! www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...) which have been incredibly interesting to read and very helpful in gradually organising my thoughts.
Inner Worlds Madness, Health and Creativity Survey | Cognito Forms
www.cognitoforms.com
January 9, 2026 at 2:34 PM
I've had 9 responses to the survey so far (and I would love some more!! www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...) which have been incredibly interesting to read and very helpful in gradually organising my thoughts.
Abstract submitted, phew! It's been a long time since I've written one and I didn't leave myself a lot of time and energy, but it's done.
The title is '"Be more real": Inner Worlds and the possibilities of speculative fiction for exploring and communicating mental and emotional experiences'
The title is '"Be more real": Inner Worlds and the possibilities of speculative fiction for exploring and communicating mental and emotional experiences'
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Abstract submitted, phew! It's been a long time since I've written one and I didn't leave myself a lot of time and energy, but it's done.
The title is '"Be more real": Inner Worlds and the possibilities of speculative fiction for exploring and communicating mental and emotional experiences'
The title is '"Be more real": Inner Worlds and the possibilities of speculative fiction for exploring and communicating mental and emotional experiences'
Another shout out for this survey, if you have 10 minutes to spare! Working on the conference abstract today :-)
Calling all Inner Worlds writers and readers: please tell me your thoughts about mental health and speculative fiction! ๐ง โค๏ธ
I've made a short survey with some prompt questions. If you have time and inclination to add any answers I would be very grateful indeed. Here's the link! www.cognitoforms.com/InnerWorlds1...
January 6, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Another shout out for this survey, if you have 10 minutes to spare! Working on the conference abstract today :-)
Thank you! Agreed x
January 6, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Thank you! Agreed x
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A very fond farewell to 2025, year of my first publications at @innerworlds.bsky.social and @nightshadesmag.bsky.social
If you missed them the first time around:
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-wond...
www.nightshadesmag.com/the-wound-i-...
If you missed them the first time around:
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-wond...
www.nightshadesmag.com/the-wound-i-...
January 2, 2026 at 3:16 AM
A very fond farewell to 2025, year of my first publications at @innerworlds.bsky.social and @nightshadesmag.bsky.social
If you missed them the first time around:
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-wond...
www.nightshadesmag.com/the-wound-i-...
If you missed them the first time around:
inner-worlds.ghost.io/issue-9-wond...
www.nightshadesmag.com/the-wound-i-...
Submissions are open now for our final issue! The theme for this issue is 'endings'
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
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Submission guidelines
Our next issue will be our last one, so we are looking for stories on the theme of endings. We'd like to read about loss, change, grief, relief, hope, and possibility.
What to submit
* Sci...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Submissions are open now for our final issue! The theme for this issue is 'endings'
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...
inner-worlds.ghost.io/submission-g...