Submissions are now OPEN!
Guidelines and submission link are at the bottom of this page.
Thriller Magazine is currently accepting flash fiction submissions in thriller, mystery, crime, suspense, and noir. We’re looking for tight, suspense-forward stories that hit fast, build tension quickly, and land with a strong final beat.
If you’re searching for a magazine accepting flash fiction submissions in the thriller umbrella, you’re in the right place.
What We’re Looking For
We’re a strong fit for flash fiction that delivers:
- a hook in the first lines
- a clear tension engine (risk, secrecy, pursuit, threat, pressure)
- escalating stakes, even in a small space
- crisp pacing and purposeful scenes
- a twist or reveal that feels earned (not random)
- a final line that lands with impact
Flash is small, but it should still feel like a complete story—beginning, turn, and finish.
Flash-friendly story lanes
These aren’t requirements, just examples of what often works well:
- one bad decision stories
- crimes in progress
- a secret revealed at the worst moment
- a character trapped in a moral corner
- a single conversation with hidden stakes
- noir-leaning voice-driven pieces with tension underneath
Every story submitted to Thriller Magazine receives detailed editorial feedback. Whether your piece is accepted or not, you’ll gain insights to help improve your work. We look forward to reading your work!
Ready to Submit?
Submit your flash fiction through our main submissions page: