TLFM Winter 2025 Available Now!

The Literary Fantasy Magazine: Winter 2025 is finally here!

Discover fifteen compelling fantasy tales in our Winter 2025 issue, where whimsical world building meets literary craftsmanship.

From blood-soaked battlefields to storm-tossed seas, from ambiguous afterlives to restorative realms beyond imagination, each story opens a unique window into carefully crafted worlds. This curated collection offers both moments of levity and emotional depth, ensuring every reader finds a story that resonates.

Our international roster of contributors includes Alicia Alves, Aubrey Zahn, Courtney Chester, DJ Tryer, Frank William Finney, Grant Sable, James Callan, James D. Mills, John Mueter, Lee Patton, Maria Spence, Menke HB, T.J. Young, and William L. Ramsey.

Art created by Charlie Borovský. Used under purchased license.

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Submissions for The Literary Fantasy Magazine: Summer 2025 are officially OPEN!

As always, there is no gimmick, no theme. We just want good fantasy. We want writing that puts us in the moccasins of a humble tanner, going about their business. We want to know about the hidden wounds on the heart of the chosen one. Go deep into the lives of those living in your fantastic world, and show us all those messes broiling beneath the surface.

For guidance, check our Submission Guidelines and our Recommended Reading sections.

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