State of Matter
@stateofmatter.bsky.social
We are an India-based speculative fiction magazine publishing short fiction and poetry. Contact: [email protected]
Managed by @ajha.bsky.social and @ayushsplaining.bsky.social
Managed by @ajha.bsky.social and @ayushsplaining.bsky.social
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Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #Horror
Boochi by Arushi Karthik.
An unsettling fairy tale about daughters, systems, and escape. No comfort, no easy answers, just a sharp, haunting truth.
Winner - #Horror
Boochi by Arushi Karthik.
An unsettling fairy tale about daughters, systems, and escape. No comfort, no easy answers, just a sharp, haunting truth.
January 25, 2026 at 1:01 PM
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #Horror
Boochi by Arushi Karthik.
An unsettling fairy tale about daughters, systems, and escape. No comfort, no easy answers, just a sharp, haunting truth.
Winner - #Horror
Boochi by Arushi Karthik.
An unsettling fairy tale about daughters, systems, and escape. No comfort, no easy answers, just a sharp, haunting truth.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #Fantasy
The Moon Balloon by Vincent Vermeulen.
Dreamlike, tender, and a little strange, it’s about holding something heavy and luminous at the same time. One of those stories you keep thinking about.
Winner - #Fantasy
The Moon Balloon by Vincent Vermeulen.
Dreamlike, tender, and a little strange, it’s about holding something heavy and luminous at the same time. One of those stories you keep thinking about.
January 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #Fantasy
The Moon Balloon by Vincent Vermeulen.
Dreamlike, tender, and a little strange, it’s about holding something heavy and luminous at the same time. One of those stories you keep thinking about.
Winner - #Fantasy
The Moon Balloon by Vincent Vermeulen.
Dreamlike, tender, and a little strange, it’s about holding something heavy and luminous at the same time. One of those stories you keep thinking about.
Find our editor, @ayushsplaining.bsky.social, writing about why Editing is akin to art-ing, and why readers must, in proper terms, be considered as aesthetic actors.
Tell us your thoughts below. Find the article here: stateofmatter.in/blog/selecti...
#readingcommunity #EditorsTake
Tell us your thoughts below. Find the article here: stateofmatter.in/blog/selecti...
#readingcommunity #EditorsTake
January 13, 2026 at 9:35 AM
Find our editor, @ayushsplaining.bsky.social, writing about why Editing is akin to art-ing, and why readers must, in proper terms, be considered as aesthetic actors.
Tell us your thoughts below. Find the article here: stateofmatter.in/blog/selecti...
#readingcommunity #EditorsTake
Tell us your thoughts below. Find the article here: stateofmatter.in/blog/selecti...
#readingcommunity #EditorsTake
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #ScienceFiction
The Sky Loom of Sitaara by Elena Pavlova.
A thoughtful story about progress without erasing tradition, using weaving as a beautiful metaphor. Quiet, hopeful sci-fi that stays with you.
Winner - #ScienceFiction
The Sky Loom of Sitaara by Elena Pavlova.
A thoughtful story about progress without erasing tradition, using weaving as a beautiful metaphor. Quiet, hopeful sci-fi that stays with you.
January 12, 2026 at 1:00 PM
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗸 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 - 𝗙𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 - 𝗙𝗼𝘅 𝗧𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀
Winner - #ScienceFiction
The Sky Loom of Sitaara by Elena Pavlova.
A thoughtful story about progress without erasing tradition, using weaving as a beautiful metaphor. Quiet, hopeful sci-fi that stays with you.
Winner - #ScienceFiction
The Sky Loom of Sitaara by Elena Pavlova.
A thoughtful story about progress without erasing tradition, using weaving as a beautiful metaphor. Quiet, hopeful sci-fi that stays with you.
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
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State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
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November 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
#WritingCommunity
Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
November 17, 2025 at 12:51 PM
#WritingCommunity
Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
Our 19th issue is here, with quite some #SouthAsian flavour in it. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
“If you had a heart, it would be hammering right now.”
- R. F. Daniels, “Mismatch”
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- R. F. Daniels, “Mismatch”
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October 26, 2025 at 4:28 AM
“If you had a heart, it would be hammering right now.”
- R. F. Daniels, “Mismatch”
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- R. F. Daniels, “Mismatch”
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🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
October 12, 2025 at 1:37 PM
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
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“… And then there’s this job.” Rig paused. “Drooghelm has agreed to kill a god.”
- Adam H. Douglas, “How to Kill a God”
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- Adam H. Douglas, “How to Kill a God”
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September 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
“… And then there’s this job.” Rig paused. “Drooghelm has agreed to kill a god.”
- Adam H. Douglas, “How to Kill a God”
stateofmatter.in/fiction/how-...
- Adam H. Douglas, “How to Kill a God”
stateofmatter.in/fiction/how-...
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
September 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🦊 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
State of Matter | Issue 20 is going mythic.
We’re commissioning 3 faux-tales, one each in:
🔮 Science Fiction
⚔️ Fantasy
👻 Horror
💰 CAD 150 (~₹9,500) per selected story
🗓️ Submissions: Sept 15 – Dec 15, 2025
🧵👇
“Get ready to launch your taste buds into orbit this September with Wendy’s out-of-this-world Nacho Supremes! Made with authentic Sun sauce. #WendysWins #NachoMania”
- Jennifer Peasley, “Nacho Average Sun”
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- Jennifer Peasley, “Nacho Average Sun”
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August 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“Get ready to launch your taste buds into orbit this September with Wendy’s out-of-this-world Nacho Supremes! Made with authentic Sun sauce. #WendysWins #NachoMania”
- Jennifer Peasley, “Nacho Average Sun”
stateofmatter.in/fiction/nach...
- Jennifer Peasley, “Nacho Average Sun”
stateofmatter.in/fiction/nach...
#WritingCommunity
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
August 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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My short story, Mismatch, is now available to read, published by @stateofmatter.bsky.social! stateofmatter.in/fiction/mism...
Mismatch – State of Matter
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August 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
My short story, Mismatch, is now available to read, published by @stateofmatter.bsky.social! stateofmatter.in/fiction/mism...
Reposted by State of Matter
"The Consequences"
up today on @stateofmatter.bsky.social
#poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #stateofmatter
up today on @stateofmatter.bsky.social
#poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #stateofmatter
The Consequences – State of Matter
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August 17, 2025 at 10:55 AM
"The Consequences"
up today on @stateofmatter.bsky.social
#poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #stateofmatter
up today on @stateofmatter.bsky.social
#poem #poetry #skypoets #blueskypoets #poetsofbluesky #poetrycommunity #writingcommunity #stateofmatter
#WritingCommunity
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
August 17, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
Our 4-year anniversary, the 18th issue is here, and here is #fantasy and lots of #scifi. Find it at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
Details 👇🧵
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Should have said, published by the fantastic @stateofmatter.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Should have said, published by the fantastic @stateofmatter.bsky.social
“Who could make what won’t undo?
Not the clockwork gods, not four modest stars,
Nor any unyielding war.”
- Michael Hessel-Mial, “The Covenant Database of Recorded Verse”
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Not the clockwork gods, not four modest stars,
Nor any unyielding war.”
- Michael Hessel-Mial, “The Covenant Database of Recorded Verse”
stateofmatter.in/poetry/the-c...
July 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
“Who could make what won’t undo?
Not the clockwork gods, not four modest stars,
Nor any unyielding war.”
- Michael Hessel-Mial, “The Covenant Database of Recorded Verse”
stateofmatter.in/poetry/the-c...
Not the clockwork gods, not four modest stars,
Nor any unyielding war.”
- Michael Hessel-Mial, “The Covenant Database of Recorded Verse”
stateofmatter.in/poetry/the-c...
“Welcome,” he said, “to Glasgow Central… after hours.”
- Kieran McCaffrey, “Central Time”
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- Kieran McCaffrey, “Central Time”
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June 22, 2025 at 6:42 PM
“Welcome,” he said, “to Glasgow Central… after hours.”
- Kieran McCaffrey, “Central Time”
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- Kieran McCaffrey, “Central Time”
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“Rumors hold that everything worth remembering in human history has been written down by one person, someone who has been around to see it all.”
- H. E. Shippas, “Kamisama no Kami no Kami o Kamu”
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- H. E. Shippas, “Kamisama no Kami no Kami o Kamu”
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June 9, 2025 at 12:18 AM
“Rumors hold that everything worth remembering in human history has been written down by one person, someone who has been around to see it all.”
- H. E. Shippas, “Kamisama no Kami no Kami o Kamu”
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- H. E. Shippas, “Kamisama no Kami no Kami o Kamu”
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“… despite everything, I missed the intimacy of my own kind.”
- Steven French, “Imaginal Shift”
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- Steven French, “Imaginal Shift”
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June 2, 2025 at 6:18 PM
“… despite everything, I missed the intimacy of my own kind.”
- Steven French, “Imaginal Shift”
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- Steven French, “Imaginal Shift”
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Write #scifi, #fantasy, #horror?
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We end Year 4 with Issue 17, and some #scifi, some #fantasy and some #horror at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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We end Year 4 with Issue 17, and some #scifi, some #fantasy and some #horror at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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Current Issue – State of Matter
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May 17, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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We end Year 4 with Issue 17, and some #scifi, some #fantasy and some #horror at stateofmatter.in/issue/curren...
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Hello Bluesky! We're a new micropress based in Tyne & Wear, specialising in strange and literary fantasy, horror and sci-fi.
We're planning to publish anthologies, short fiction collections, and novellas, with a focus on writers in the North of England.
We're planning to publish anthologies, short fiction collections, and novellas, with a focus on writers in the North of England.
May 17, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Hello Bluesky! We're a new micropress based in Tyne & Wear, specialising in strange and literary fantasy, horror and sci-fi.
We're planning to publish anthologies, short fiction collections, and novellas, with a focus on writers in the North of England.
We're planning to publish anthologies, short fiction collections, and novellas, with a focus on writers in the North of England.
Interdimensional News | A State of Matter Dispatch
Merman Jobs Booming in Aquasil—Is the Sea Calling You?
#AquasilJobs #MermanWork
Ulaan Worlds Horse Racing Now Crosses Parallel Universes.
#UlaanWorlds #UniverseRacing
Merman Jobs Booming in Aquasil—Is the Sea Calling You?
#AquasilJobs #MermanWork
Ulaan Worlds Horse Racing Now Crosses Parallel Universes.
#UlaanWorlds #UniverseRacing
May 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Interdimensional News | A State of Matter Dispatch
Merman Jobs Booming in Aquasil—Is the Sea Calling You?
#AquasilJobs #MermanWork
Ulaan Worlds Horse Racing Now Crosses Parallel Universes.
#UlaanWorlds #UniverseRacing
Merman Jobs Booming in Aquasil—Is the Sea Calling You?
#AquasilJobs #MermanWork
Ulaan Worlds Horse Racing Now Crosses Parallel Universes.
#UlaanWorlds #UniverseRacing
Interdimensional News | A State of Matter Dispatch
Mars Colonists in Redhaven Hiring ‘Space Potato Farmers’—Apply Now!
#RedhavenJobs #SpacePotatoes
Feng Shui Experts Warn Starlight Heights About Mirrors Near Portals.
#StarlightHeights #PortalFengShui
Mars Colonists in Redhaven Hiring ‘Space Potato Farmers’—Apply Now!
#RedhavenJobs #SpacePotatoes
Feng Shui Experts Warn Starlight Heights About Mirrors Near Portals.
#StarlightHeights #PortalFengShui
April 29, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Interdimensional News | A State of Matter Dispatch
Mars Colonists in Redhaven Hiring ‘Space Potato Farmers’—Apply Now!
#RedhavenJobs #SpacePotatoes
Feng Shui Experts Warn Starlight Heights About Mirrors Near Portals.
#StarlightHeights #PortalFengShui
Mars Colonists in Redhaven Hiring ‘Space Potato Farmers’—Apply Now!
#RedhavenJobs #SpacePotatoes
Feng Shui Experts Warn Starlight Heights About Mirrors Near Portals.
#StarlightHeights #PortalFengShui