Two contributors from our most recent issue have been honored with the Pushcart Prize! Kim Samek’s “Easement” and Christie Hodgen’s “Rich Strike” were included in Issue #20, and will now be included in Pushcart’s 2026 anthology. Join us in congratulating both on this achievement!

Read “Chad and Theo” by J*ckie in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

Read “Easement” by Kim Samek in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

We're pleased to announce Kristin Tenor as our new Managing Editor. In the past, Kristin has served both as a Fiction Editor and Reviews Editor at Story. Kristin will be managing submissions and supporting our editorial team. We're thrilled to have her on board!

Read “Bereavement” by Marina Petrova in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

We’re excited to announce Sela Chávez as our new Reviews Editor! In the past, Sela has served as a Fiction Editor at Story. She will now be overseeing reviews of short story collections published at storymagazine.org/category/revie….

Read “My Sister’s Boyfriend” by Chloe L. Jensen in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

Issue 21 cover reveal! Coming Summer 2025! Stay tuned for more details...

Read “Richard Chamberlain Comes to Tolerance” by Seth Borgen in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

Read “Barracuda” by @amandajbermudez in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

Read “Adam” by J*ckie in Issue #20! Get a copy here: storymagazine.org/store/issue-20…

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Just Posted: Story Fiction Editor Lacey Dunham's review of Joyriders by Greg Schutz. Read it here: storymagazine.org/greg-schutz-in…

Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw will be a guest judge for the 7th Annual STORY Foundation Prize this year! The winner receives a $1500 award and publication. Submissions open August 15!

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New issue loading...We are pleased to announce the contributors and their stories for Issue 21 of Story!

Help us in congratulating Jessica Francis Kane, bestselling author of Rules for Visiting, on her new novel, Fonseca. Jessica's story "Family Weekend" was published in Issue 15 of Story.

It's open! Submit to our 7th Annual STORY Foundation Prize by December 15 for $1500 and publication in STORY. Award-winning author Deesha Philyaw will choose our winner. All entries will be considered for publication. Head to our website to learn more!