Short Stories

Featured Short Stories

We are now accepting original short stories to be featured on our website.

  • Fantasy, Mystery/Thriller, Sci-Fi, and Non-graphic Horror. (In some instances, we will accept general fiction and romance. But please note these are not top choices!) No non-fiction, please. 
  • We are an adult publication. Our themes and stories can represent adult content, but we are not looking for erotica or graphic violence. Occasionally, we will accept stories geared toward young adults.
  • Target Word Count: 3,000-5,000. Please do not send anything above 8,000.
  • Dual submissions are accepted.
  • Website features are unpaid.

Inaugural Anthology: Rare Secrets

We are excited to announce that our doors will be open for submissions from November 30th, 2023, to January 31st, 2024, for our inaugural anthology. This anthology will be centered around the theme 'Rare Secrets.'


We invite all aspiring writers and storytellers to unleash their creativity and share their unique perspectives on hidden stories and secret worlds. Dive into the depths of untold tales, untangle enigmatic mysteries, and explore the extraordinary. We encourage submissions that captivate readers with their ability to unravel the layers of secrecy and intrigue. Whether whispered rumors, clandestine operations, or forbidden knowledge, we eagerly anticipate discovering the rare secrets that linger in the hearts and minds of talented writers.

Join us on this literary journey and become a part of our extraordinary anthology.


*Royalty payments will be offered for this submission. Details will be sent to the author upon story acceptance.*

Novels

**WE ARE ACCEPTING NOVELS BY REFERRAL ONLY**

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Alex Parker Publishing is dedicated to promoting diversity within literature by actively seeking and welcoming submissions from individuals who have been historically underrepresented. This includes individuals from marginalized communities such as people of colour, individuals with disabilities, and people within the LGBTQAI+ community.