Flame Tree Fiction

We’re delighted to present the contents list for our upcoming FLAME TREE PRESS horror anthology, Ghost Lights, the seventh title in collaboration with editor Mark Morris. The follow-up to last year's Fever Dreams and the series which Booklist has previously described as "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them". This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 15 of which have been commissioned from some of the top names in the genre, and 5 of which have been selected from over a thousand stories sent to Flame Tree during a 2-week open submissions window.

Previous titles in the non-themed horror ABC series, all still in print, are After Sundown, Beyond the Veil, Close to Midnight, Darkness Beckons, Elemental Forces and Fever Dreams.

Topics: Short Stories, submissions, Horror Fiction, anthologies

We’re delighted to present the contents list for our upcoming Beyond & Within anthology: No Laughing Matter, publishing in October 2026 and edited by Peter Coleborn & Mike Chinn. Dark fantasy and horror aren’t just about gore – they often sit right on the edge of humour, where fear and laughter blur together. From jump scares that trigger nervous laughs to unsettling comedy, the two are tightly intertwined. This anthology leans into that mix, using dark humour, satire, and the absurd to explore how we cope with the unknown by laughing at it. Five of the stories in the exciting line-up were selected from a popular open submissions round held last year, with the rest sourced from well-known authors in the horror genre.

The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Topics: Short Stories, anthologies

We're delighted to let you know this new call for submissions is open! Please read through the submission details carefully before sending us your stories.

Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, myths and legends, short fiction, Call For Submissions, anthologies

We’re delighted to present the contents list for our upcoming Beyond & Within anthology: Best Served Cold, publishing in July 2026 and edited by Paul Kane and Marie O’Regan. From the very beginning, the theme of revenge has been a major part of crime fiction, whether it’s perceived slights, rifts within families or sibling rivalry, jealous lovers, business competitors or just good old-fashioned retribution. This anthology gathers together the very best – and most unique – tales of dark revenge, featuring some of the top names in crime writing alongside a handful of stories selected from open submissions.

The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Topics: Short Stories, anthologies

We're delighted to let you know this new call for submissions is open! Please read through the submission details carefully before sending us your stories.

**THIS SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED**

Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, myths and legends, short fiction, Call For Submissions, anthologies

We're delighted to let you know this new call for submissions is open! Please read through the submission details carefully before sending us your stories.

**THIS SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED**

Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, myths and legends, short fiction, Call For Submissions, anthologies

We're delighted to let you know this new call for submissions is open! Please read through the submission details carefully before sending us your stories.

**THIS SUBMISSIONS WINDOW IS NOW CLOSED**

Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, myths and legends, short fiction, Call For Submissions, anthologies

We’re delighted to present the contents list for our upcoming Beyond & Within anthology: Witchcraft: Folk Tales & Horror Stories, publishing in January 2026. Edited by Marie O’Regan and Paul Kane, this new collection of witchcraft stories delves into global mythologies and forgotten folklore, exploring what it truly means to be a ‘witch’. From eerie forests to haunted landscapes, these tales rise from the earth itself, weaving together themes of isolation, power, and the ancient bond between witches and nature. Each story reclaims and reimagines witchcraft – its roots, its risks, and the choice between light and dark magic. 5 stories in this collection were selected from an open submissions process which attracted hundreds of submissions.

The Flame Tree Beyond and Within short story collections bring together tales of myth and imagination by modern and contemporary writers, carefully selected by anthologists, and sometimes featuring short stories from a single author. Overall, the series presents a wide range of diverse and inclusive voices with myth, folkloric-inflected short fiction, and an emphasis on the supernatural, science fiction, the mysterious and the speculative. The books themselves are gorgeous, with foiled covers, printed edges and published only in hardcover editions, offering a lifetime of reading pleasure.

Topics: Short Stories, anthologies

We’re pleased to announce the authors included in our upcoming anthology: Afrofuturism Short Stories! Earlier this year, we opened for submissions that explore the many angles and interpretations of Afrofuturism, a genre and an aesthetic that envisages all kinds of Black futures, alternative pasts and possibilities. Award-winning author of Everfair, Nisi Shawl, provides the foreword, alongside an insightful introduction by Associate Editor Dr. Sandra M. Grayson and invaluable editorial support from Sistah Sci-Fi founder Isis Asare. We’re delighted to have chosen the stories below for inclusion:

Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, submissions, anthologies

We’re delighted to present the  contents list for our upcoming  FLAME TREE PRESS Horror anthology, Fever Dreams, the sixth title in collaboration with editor Mark Morris. The follow-up to last year's Elemental Forces, and the series which Booklist has previously described as "Highly recommended for longstanding horror fans and those readers who may not think horror is for them."  This new anthology contains 20 original horror stories, 16 of which have been commissioned from some of the top names in the genre, and 4 of which have been selected from the 100s of stories sent to Flame Tree during a 2-week open  submissions window.

Previous titles in the non-themed horror ABC series, all still in print, are After Sundown, Beyond the Veil, Close to Midnight, Darkness Beckons and Elemental Forces.

Topics: Short Stories, submissions, Horror Fiction, anthologies