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Submission Guidelines - 100-Foot Crow

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 5d

REMINDER that we are open to submissions through October 15! The themes are HAUNT and YARD SALE. Pay is $8 per 100-word story. No cost to submit.

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Drabble submissions are open through October 15. We're looking for stories that fit the themes YARD SALE and HAUNT. You may submit one story per theme. All submissions must be submitted via our Google...

The Perils of Outsourcing - 100-Foot Crow

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TMilton @rumpledwriter.bsky.social · 7d

Welcome to October
The horror and the fun
Here's a spooky 100
To get the month begun...

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 7d

Get ready for "The Perils of Outsourcing" by Carter Lappin!
Read it here: 100footcrow.com/the-perils-o...

By: Carter Lappin. It’s harder than you might think to train a crow to cast spells. Sure, the language is there—alakazam comes as easy to them as mama does to you. The problem comes when the crows wan...

The Perils of Outsourcing - 100-Foot Crow

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 7d

Get ready for "The Perils of Outsourcing" by Carter Lappin!
Read it here: 100footcrow.com/the-perils-o...

By: Carter Lappin. It’s harder than you might think to train a crow to cast spells. Sure, the language is there—alakazam comes as easy to them as mama does to you. The problem comes when the crows wan...

One Last Calculation - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 13d

NEW STORY: "One Last Calculation" by Kimberly Ann Smiley! 100footcrow.com/one-last-cal...

By: Kimberly Ann Smiley. The spreadsheet looked so benign. But I knew better. After all, I’d made the damn thing. I knew the horrifying reality behind the data. Starving asteroid miners, expendable ch...

Smart Search List of the Day

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Duotrope @duotrope.com · 18d

The Smart Search List of the Day is: Mainstream Horror Flash Fiction feat. @seizethepress.bsky.social @100footcrow.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com...

The Smart Search List of the Day is: Mainstream Horror Flash Fiction feat. @seizethepress.bsky.social @100footcrow.bsky.social et al. https://duotrope.com/search/smart/fiction/mainstream-horror-flash-fiction-OT0vEX7a

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 24d

Reminder! We're opening to submissions for the themes of HAUNT and YARD SALE tomorrow. Send us your best 100 words! 100footcrow.com/submission-g...

Submission Guidelines - 100-Foot Crow

Drabble submissions are currently closed. To be notified of our future openings, join our newsletter. Our next opening will be September 15–October 15. We will be looking for stories that fit the them...

The Chimney - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · 28d

NEW STORY: "The Chimney" by Timbray Shafer. 100footcrow.com/the-chimney/

By: Timbray Shafer. “Impressive,” I tell the Architect. “Though I wonder…” He raises an inky brow. I swallow. “The locomotive has a chimney.” The Architect crosses velvet-coated arms, insistent I fini...

I, Roomba - 100-Foot Crow

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LM “Gory” Fontanes 👻 @lorifontanes.bsky.social · Sep 4

#writer skeeps & fans of funny, stop what you’re doing & read this 100 word #SF story by @liamjhogan.bsky.social rn 👇

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW STORY ALERT: "I, Roomba" by @liamjhogan.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/i-roomba

By: Liam Hogan. My Roomba keeps telling me about the novel it’s written. It trundles across the kitchen floor, but as soon as I enter it changes course, “accidentally” bumping against my foot. “Have y...

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Nico Martinez Nocito | Writer @nicowritesbooks.bsky.social · Sep 4

'I, Roomba' is a fantastic drabble by @liamjhogan.bsky.social, out now from @100footcrow.bsky.social!

It's a quirky, clever take on AI in the arts that surprised me in the best possible way.

Read it for free now:
100footcrow.com/i-roomba/

I, Roomba - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Sep 3

NEW STORY ALERT: "I, Roomba" by @liamjhogan.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/i-roomba

By: Liam Hogan. My Roomba keeps telling me about the novel it’s written. It trundles across the kitchen floor, but as soon as I enter it changes course, “accidentally” bumping against my foot. “Have y...

I, Roomba - 100-Foot Crow

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Liam Hogan @liamjhogan.bsky.social · Sep 3

Worried about AI? You SHOULD be... (especially if you are a writer).
100footcrow.com/i-roomba/
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By: Liam Hogan. My Roomba keeps telling me about the novel it’s written. It trundles across the kitchen floor, but as soon as I enter it changes course, “accidentally” bumping against my foot. “Have y...

Next Stop: Nowhere - 100-Foot Crow

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TMilton @rumpledwriter.bsky.social · Aug 27

All aboard for Wednesday
The drabble trains is here
Soon to leave the station
So read it quick, m'dears.

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW STORY: "Next Stop: Nowhere" by @kaidelmas.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/next-stop-no...

By: Kai Delmas. Two nobodies sit in the train to Nowhere. The last passengers got off at the last stop, somewhere. They had places to be, people to see. One nobody speaks to the other. “Why are you go...

Next Stop: Nowhere - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 27

NEW STORY: "Next Stop: Nowhere" by @kaidelmas.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/next-stop-no...

By: Kai Delmas. Two nobodies sit in the train to Nowhere. The last passengers got off at the last stop, somewhere. They had places to be, people to see. One nobody speaks to the other. “Why are you go...

Subscribe - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 21

Want our Year One anthology for FREE? Just subscribe to our newsletter! 100footcrow.com/subscribe/

Subscribe to our free mailing list to get a 100-word story in your inbox each Wednesday. You'll also get a digital copy of our one-year anthology when you subscribe! Legal stuff: By submitting your in...

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LM “Gory” Fontanes 👻 @lorifontanes.bsky.social · Aug 21

got the 1-year anthology downloaded today & woo hoo what a collection of quick read but satisfying #SFF bangers—bravo!

👏👏👏 @100footcrow.bsky.social

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 6

Check out our amazing cover art by Laurel Durkan for our one-year anthology! 😍

A young man with crow legs sits next to a crow with human legs. Both wear top hats.

Ample Parking - 100-Foot Crow

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 20

NEW STORY: "Ample Parking" by @carolyndivish.bsky.social.
Read it here: 100footcrow.com/ample-parking/

By: Carolyn Divish. “I lost my TimeCar. I just don’t know when it is now.” I’d only gone into the house for a second to fetch the ill-fitting caftan I wanted to unbuy. When I returned, the TimeCar was...

The Ultimate Fitness Hack! - 100-Foot Crow

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TMilton @rumpledwriter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Another Wednesday drabble
A workout for your brain
Then it's back to writing
Hey authors ~ No pain, no gain.

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 13

NEW STORY: "The Ultimate Fitness Hack!" by @dr-dings.bsky.social.

Learn about the newest way to train: 100footcrow.com/the-ultimate...

By: Andreas Flögel. Your partner tells you that you need to train more and get some workout in?We have you covered! Tell your partner you are leaving for the gym when you visit us. Our patented body s...

The Ultimate Fitness Hack! - 100-Foot Crow

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 13

NEW STORY: "The Ultimate Fitness Hack!" by @dr-dings.bsky.social.

Learn about the newest way to train: 100footcrow.com/the-ultimate...

By: Andreas Flögel. Your partner tells you that you need to train more and get some workout in?We have you covered! Tell your partner you are leaving for the gym when you visit us. Our patented body s...

By: Anne Wilkins. The digger on our farm found them. First it was old tools. Then a broken waka. And next came bones.“Shit!” said Dad. “Don’t want no bloody council holding up the development.”Dad dum...

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 7

It should be available later this month!

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 6

Check out our amazing cover art by Laurel Durkan for our one-year anthology! 😍

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TMilton @rumpledwriter.bsky.social · Aug 6

Here's a 100 words
Unearthed for your Wednesday

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 6

NEW STORY: "Tapu" by @annewilkins.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/tapu/

Tapu - 100-Foot Crow

By: Anne Wilkins. The digger on our farm found them. First it was old tools. Then a broken waka. And next came bones.“Shit!” said Dad. “Don’t want no bloody council holding up the development.”Dad dum...

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 6

NEW STORY: "Tapu" by @annewilkins.bsky.social.
100footcrow.com/tapu/

Tapu - 100-Foot Crow

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100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Aug 1

Starting Sept. 15, we'll be looking for stories for the themes HAUNT and YARD SALE!

P.S. Want to vote on future themes? Join our newsletter. 100footcrow.com/subscribe/

Subscribe to our free mailing list to get a 100-word story in your inbox each Wednesday. Legal stuff: By submitting your information, you're giving 100-Foot Crow permission to email you. We will not s...

Gig Economy - 100-Foot Crow

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Liz J. Bradley🌠 @lizjbradley.bsky.social · Jul 30

This is something I’ve had lots of big feelings and thoughts about, so it’s only appropriate that I constrain myself to 100 words for this story.

Happy pub day to Gig Economy 🎙️

100-Foot Crow Magazine @100footcrow.bsky.social · Jul 30

NEW STORY: "Gig Economy" by @lizjbradley.bsky.social. 100footcrow.com/gig-economy/

By: Liz J. Bradley. “I’m a doctor. I’m here to help.” I’m not a doctor. My screen displays the message: Repeat input, reassuring tone. “I’m a doctor. I’m here to help.” My father was a mechanic. He al...