The river does not ask how you fell in only takes you, cold and certain, pulling at your lungs like a quiet demand. Branches lean in, witnesses with trembling hands, while the current wraps your ribs in a tightening hush a language of weight, of breath stolen before it forms. You learn the sound of silence pressed beneath the surface, how panic blooms like thunder with nowhere to go. You kick, you claw, but the water is patient, and it knows how to hold. There, in the dim green blur, you meet the heaviness not just of water, but of everything you tried not to carry. And still something in you refuses to dissolve. A fracture of light, a memory of air, a stubborn, flickering yes you rise. You break through not into peace, but into ache lungs burning, body shaking, the world louder than you remember. Because survival is not gentle. It is the gasp, the trembling, the fight to stay when leaving would be easier. And yet you stay. You learn the rhythm again: in, out not just breath, but choice. You become river-shaped strong where it matters, soft where it heals, carving kindness from stone. And though the current still moves, though the depths still call, you stand in the shallows with something unbroken a quiet knowing that even forced under, even undone, even lost in the weight we rise above it all.
We at fae corps publishing are looking for short stories. genre is unimportant. edited is preferred. Though it can be provided in cases of well written stories.
Stories will be used for either newsletter or reading on newsletter uses. publication is unfortunately unpaid at this time. writer retains all copyright except for singular publication rights.
we are also looking for poetry and art for the same reason. again author or artist retain all copyright except for singular publication rights. should we choose to use it for an anthology in the future we will come back to discuss it with you.
we are currently screening for poetry chapbooks and children’s books. this year we have limited other genres.
We are looking for stories, poetry, and art about being a pirate on the seas. or dealing with pirates. we are looking for the heroic and dashing, the dangerous and epic. All genres are welcome, as long as they follow the theme. Requirements: Story word count Minimum 3k – maximum 6k Flash Fiction word count max: 1000 Art/Photography: up to five must be printable quality Poetry/Haiku: up to 5 each per topic ~~ Submissions email to Faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with a subject of Across the Stolen Seas Submission is to be sent as either an attachment or Google Docs Link.
Due by: August 1st, 2026 Specific Theme Story/Flash Fiction/Poetry/Art/Haiku/Photography.
Currently, there are 9 story slots and 10 slots for art/poetry, etc.
We may if we receive enough quality submissions decide to open up more volumes to accommodate more openings.
This is a paid anthology. You will if you get in receive a portion of the royalties…however you will be expected to assist in the marketing of the anthology. Editing is provided. If your story/poetry is in draft form it is still acceptable, however, it must be readable. Gore is acceptable, however, do keep it reasonable, no one wants to read gore for gore’s sake. We do not accept erotica at this time. We are here to showcase good indie authors and are more than willing to help those just getting started. We will accept stories that have been published before, as long as you retain publishing rights.
We use discord to facilitate the process of publishing the Anthology. if this is going to be an issue please let us know with your submission. it is not a deal breaker but it is necessary information.
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
This is for Kids Week Release. We are looking for children’s stories. And children appropriate art. and poetry. we are looking for fun kid friendly stuff for the Anthology.
All genres are welcome as long as it is kid friendly.Requirements:Story word count Minimum 1k – maximum 6kFlash Fiction word count max: 1000Art/Photography: up to five must be printable qualityPoetry/Haiku: up to 5 each per topic~~~~Submissions email to Faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with a subject of Madame Fae’s Tales Submission is to be sent as either an attachment or Google Docs Link.Due by: October 1st, 2026This is a unpaid anthology. You will get an eBook copy and access to the author copy link to order copies if you want.Specific Theme Story/Flash Fiction/Poetry/Art/Haiku/Photography.This is an unpaid anthology. Editing is provided. If your story/poetry is in draft form it is still acceptable, however, it must be readable. We are here to showcase good indie authors and are more than willing to help those just getting started.We will accept stories that have been published before, as long as you retain publishing rights. If you have any questions feel free to ask. please include a bio and either a picture or the word faery(so I can replace bio pic with a clip art faery)
Discord is used for file and anthology discussion. if this is a problem please let us know when you submit.
Fae corps publishing Does not Accept A.I. in anything we publish.
Books published by Fae Corps Publishing come with editing and cover design as well as marketing to assist you with getting your book sold.
to where i began no foundation to stand on, always feel like the sand beneath my feet is going to give out; will i be falling through stars until i land in the right universe? i can't shake the feeling that this is the wrong one, no one seems to understand me here; and no one has ever loved me the way i needed to be loved— no one seems capable of appreciating me and all of my magic, perhaps i just need to let the sand be washed away; maybe the ocean can take me back to where i began and i can find my home and these restless bones of mine can find rest. -linda m. crate
one of the Fae friends just announced on Facebook a sequel to Sessions with a Demon. Finn O’Malley has not so far put out any thing that we have not loved. The link below is her announcement, go show her some love and get the book in June.
*ps Finn is also a Fae. She was in Under the Mists. but don’t tell her I told you…
check back next week for the reveal. I hope we can get the link set up by then as well. We shall be posting more details about the Anthology in the upcoming period,.
We are looking for Faery tale twists. Got a story about little red riding hood from the hood? or maybe you have a story about the princess and the pea that is gender swapped? or some other variation on an old tale? We will also consider fresh fae tales with old fashioned ideas that has a modern twist. We are looking for the Creativity in telling an old tale in a new way.
All genres are welcome, as long as they follow the theme.
Requirements:
Story word count Minimum 3k – maximum 6k
Flash Fiction word count max: 1000
Art/Photography: up to five must be printable quality
Poetry/Haiku: up to 5 each per topic
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Submissions email to Faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with a subject of into the fae woods
Submission is to be sent as either an attachment or Google Docs Link. submission is to be accompanied by a bio and a picture (picture can be a logo or just the word faery, and I will put a faery clip art in the place )
Due by: February 1st, 2026
Specific Theme Story/Flash Fiction/Poetry/Art/Haiku/Photography.
This is a unpaid anthology. You will get an eBook copy and access to the author copy link to order copies if you want.
Editing is provided. If your story/poetry is in draft form it is still acceptable, however, it must be readable. Gore is acceptable, however, do keep it reasonable, no one wants to read gore for gore’s sake. We do not accept erotica at this time. We are here to showcase good indie authors and are more than willing to help those just getting started.
We will accept stories that have been published before, as long as you retain publishing rights. And we are informed of the prior publication (so that we can properly attribute it )
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Discord is going to be used to facilitate the putting together of the anthology and sharing of Marking images. If this is going to be a problem please note it in the submission. This is not a disqualification, but it would help to know.
We are looking for Faery tale twists. Got a story about little red riding hood from the hood? or maybe you have a story about the princess and the pea that is gender swapped? or some other variation on an old tale? We will also consider fresh fae tales with old fashioned ideas that has a modern twist. We are looking for the Creativity in telling an old tale in a new way.
All genres are welcome, as long as they follow the theme.
Requirements:
Story word count Minimum 3k – maximum 6k
Flash Fiction word count max: 1000
Art/Photography: up to five must be printable quality
Poetry/Haiku: up to 5 each per topic
~~~~
Submissions email to Faecorpspublishing@gmail.com with a subject of into the fae woods
Submission is to be sent as either an attachment or Google Docs Link. submission is to be accompanied by a bio and a picture (picture can be a logo or just the word faery, and I will put a faery clip art in the place )
Due by: February 1st, 2026
Specific Theme Story/Flash Fiction/Poetry/Art/Haiku/Photography.
This is a unpaid anthology. You will get an eBook copy and access to the author copy link to order copies if you want.
Editing is provided. If your story/poetry is in draft form it is still acceptable, however, it must be readable. Gore is acceptable, however, do keep it reasonable, no one wants to read gore for gore’s sake. We do not accept erotica at this time. We are here to showcase good indie authors and are more than willing to help those just getting started.
We will accept stories that have been published before, as long as you retain publishing rights. And we are informed of the prior publication (so that we can properly attribute it )
If you have any questions feel free to ask.
Discord is going to be used to facilitate the putting together of the anthology and sharing of Marking images. If this is going to be a problem please note it in the submission.
We decided that since we had so many wonderful submissions to split the Anthology. Watch here for a pre-order link coming soon. As well as the announcements of who is going to be in which volume.
