Here are links to our general seasonal Issues featuring flash fiction and short stories.
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General Issues
The unexpected place for
treasured words
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The Trash
Calendar
2026
NOW OPEN
SPRING GENERAL
1st – 14th February
REPRINTS & NON-FAMILY ONLY
Flash 100-750
Short Stories up to 2000
Guidelines HERE
MINI BIN POP-UP
1st – 10th March
MICROFICTION
50 to 175 words
Guidelines HERE
SPRING POP-UP
1st – 14th April
PROMPTED STORIES
Flash 100 to 500
Guidelines HERE
SUMMER GENERAL
1st to 14th June
Unthemed
Flash 100-750
Short Stories up to 2000
Guidelines HERE
AUTUMN POP-UP
1st – 14th August
PROMPTED STORIES
Flash 100 to 500
Guidelines HERE
NEW FOR TCL!
HALLOWEEN HORROR
27th September to 11th October
BIOHAZARD HORROR
Flash 100 to 1000
Guidelines COMING
WINTER GENERAL
1st to 14th November
Winter Stories
Flash 100-750
Short Stories up to 2000
Guidelines COMING
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