State of Matter usually publishes speculative fiction, poetry, and translations “which may broadly inform South Asian experiences.” For their 20th issue, titled “Folk Tales” / “Faux Trails” / “Fox Tails”; they will accept “three faux-tales: one science fiction, one fantasy, one horror. These folk-tails might emerge from any culture, any history, any landscape, but they should inform South Asian experiences. They should give us pause as readers from the subcontinent, as fox tales often do, and make us think about our specific place within the cosmos. … These tales should have: 1. A faux mythology, 2. An element (a folkus) of ‘faith’, loosely defined, 3. An innovative form (like fox trails usually have)”.
Deadline: 15 December 2025
Length: 1,000-15,000 words
Pay: CAD150
Details here and here.
 

Deadline: December 15th, 2025