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Issue Two subs are now closed. Horror lit mag with a love for Gothic haunts, body horror, strong experimental voices, and even stronger characters. EIC: johnhanleywrites.bsky.social Support us: ko-fi.com/necksnapmag

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Jul 28

SUBS CLOSED & reading is underway! thank you to all you ghouls who submitted 🖤

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 6d

still waiting to get computer back from repairs + EIC’s wedding is very soon (🎉) so Issue Two will likely see some delays but we will hustle and grind to make it happen as quickly as possible!

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 6d

“i want to write but i keep getting stuck and can’t think of anything” bro i dare you to poop without your phone. double dog dare you to eat dinner without tv. part of writing is being a freak and being offline is the most freak behavior you can do these days

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 13d

computer is officially off for repairs, could be up to a week before getting back. apologies again to our last few waiting on decisions and the couple of you for whom we might miss our typical three month response window 💔🥀 any questions email john (at) necksnap (dot) com 👻

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 14d

🥲🖤 thank you ell!!!

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Ell Huang 🖤🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 15d

BTW shoutout to @necksnapmag.bsky.social if you’re looking for a horror litmag with variety and atmospheric chills, dedicated editing, horror movie comparisons, and images proudly paired with each story. The editor @johnhanleywrites.bsky.social truly cares about each piece & I enjoy reading!

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Ell Huang 🖤🤍💜 @nocturnalxlight.bsky.social · 15d

My 12 dancing princesses cult story “Dance For Me Dead Man,” with hiveminds, body horror, & a sex favorable ace queen, is here!

It’s the second-to-last story of @necksnapmag.bsky.social’s haunting Issue 0. (Does that make them…final girls?)

TW: implied SA survival

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Cover of short story with a dark-haired woman dressed in a long black dress, head tilted back and hands raised as she spins ritualistically in a field of wheat . Title reads: “Dance for Me, Dead Man” with author name “Ell Huang.”

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pumpkin spice Toddé @toddedillard.bsky.social · 15d

too many people think the answer to "I've written something, what now" is getting published when really the answer is cleaning your room, making a roast, refilling the bird feeder. writing is also the living we do. it's not a way to get recognition in the same way that flossing isn't.

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 15d

computer screen is unfortunately completely black now and can’t access the submissions email on my phone, so will be bringing my laptop in for repairs tomorrow ☹️ final decisions will be sent out asap once it’s repaired

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 16d

whimsy might as well be the writer’s currency, and i’ll tell you what i’m happy to share the wealth

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 17d

a fair trade, ear rat

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 17d

creative writing is like trying to solve a riddle without knowing the question and every lit mag editor is just three bridge trolls in a trenchcoat

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 17d

the good news is, when we DO get done sending out decisions, get ready for all sorts of news and delights about issue two and more

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 17d

folks we’re so close to being done sending out decisions but computer is STILL broken so we’ll be on our fourth (FOURTH) trip to apple this week to try to get it fixed — until then may be unable to send out responses, but i promise we’re working on it 😭

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 21d

squeezing down our final 25 submissions into three acceptances

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 21d

another day, another series of heartbreaking decisions trying to narrow down our final acceptances for issue two

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 24d

EIC’s basically-new computer is on the fritz, so communication might be delayed for a couple days. rip, sorry y’all

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 27d

trying to choose like five more pieces for the issue out of ~35 remaining submissions, every single decision feels like this

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · 28d

“wow necksnap has been so quiet lately” we have whittled our way down to a pile of 50ish subs which means we’re about 85% done with sending out decisions 😮‍💨 the end is in sight!

NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Sep 3

so satisfying to start seeing the issue come together as we accept more submissions; sooo brutally difficult to start making some decisions on the great work that we have left in the pile

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Aug 26

folks, did you grow up on creepypastas and rumors of dark web snuff? then boy do we have the interview (and book!) for you: our EIC recently had the good fortune of talking with "rekt" author Alex Gonzalez about all things internet horror. Read the full interview on our website. 💻🖤

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Aug 25

whew boy we are starting to whittle our way down to some toughhh decisions. so many great flash & poetry submissions this round!

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The B'K Magazine @thebkmagazine.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FF Give some ❤️ and a follow to these publications in the lit community:
@necksnapmag.bsky.social
@newdoorbooks.bsky.social
@newedgeswordmag.bsky.social
@newfeathers.bsky.social
@newversenews.bsky.social
@newwelshreview.bsky.social
Cont ⬇️

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Aug 22

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mattie lubchansky @mattielubchansky.com · Aug 21

wondering if the social fabric is irreparably damaged and society is crumbling beyond saving and the arts are a complete waste of my life or if it's just cloudy for the second day in a row

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NECKSNAP MAGAZINE - subs closed @necksnapmag.bsky.social · Aug 18

new super exciting author interview will be coming soon our website 🖤 keep an eye out and join our mailing list if you want an early announcement when it's up – this is a great one for any of you digital/Internet horror folks (*hint hint*, if you're on our IG, you already know)