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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

While we work on putting together SLUGGER Vol. 3 & 4 (2027 release), we are going to re-introduce you over the next couple of months to the fantastic work featured in Vol. 2.

A grinning skull sits atop ruffled and purple fabric. There are several hot pint electrode jacks that hover just above the skull. The synthwave colorway is neon pink and purple.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My Correspondence with the Goatman by Jon Clendaniel published in SLUGGER Vol. 1 “Dear Goat Man, I’m glad I’m finally here. That bus ride sucked. When they said this place was in the middle of nowhere, they meant it.” Art by Mike David

A black and white image of a boy with shaggy hair and freckles and large front teeth. He is wearing a t-shirt with a pentagram on it. He’s writing a letter with a large pencil. A black and white image with a goat writing a letter on parchment and a feather ink pen. The goat’s tongue is hanging out and one eye is bulging. The goat is wearing a cloak.

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Joe Koch @horrorsong.blog · 19/08/2026

TIL this is who apparently runs the Grievance Committee of the HWA. Patrick's still running unopposed. He's posted a weak statement on his substack saying he's grown as a person since creeping on Theo and "let the voters decide." There's no one else to vote for. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brett_T...

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Theodore Hill (he/him) @probablyharmless.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Hi. Everything I want to say it at the following link, which contains why I think Patrick Barb should not be HWA President. I'm going to step away from socials for a few hours now, and will see you all later. 🫀 CW: sexual misconduct. theodorehill.weebly.com/statement.html

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Snuff by @lightinthegrimdark.bsky.social published in SLUGGER Vol. 1. “The pain hit Whiplash like the time she’d caught a knife to the side in a brawl a few years back.” Art by Esme Gonzalez

A black and white image of a naked woman sitting on the ground and facing away. She is holding her stomach and blood is pooled beneath her. There is a coffee can on the ground nearby.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

We have a newsletter! Link in comments. What do you get? Publishing updates, media recommendations, and announcements related to our Stories from the Slime newsletter-only sub calls. You’ll also receive a complimentary PDF of SLUGGER Vol. 1 in the first email that all new subscribers receive.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Happy Hour at Harry’s Hole in the Wall by Joshua Dobson published in SLUGGER Vol. 1 “The men hunched over the bar are workers from the nearby factory. They’re missing more pieces than a garage sale jigsaw puzzle.” Art by Mike David

A black and white image of a hulking creature with suspenders and a bladed weapon in their right hand. The bottom of the foreground shows a massive tentacle with blood splashing from it.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Contractual by @authorplm.bsky.social published in SLUGGER Vol. 1. Art by Vesqid PLM designed our fantastic logo and released a new collection this year! Check it out!

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

The Other Man by Kareem Miskel published in SLUGGER Vol. 1 “Well, that’s one way to end a rivalry.” Art by Emma Fujikawa

A black and white image of a woman with a scared expression and black hair staring into an iPhone screen. Her face is illuminated from the iPhone’s glow.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Hot Tub Hormone Xenotransfusion by L. Sanguine published in SLUGGER Vol. 1. Link in bio. “Fucking seagulls,” says Mum, by way of greeting. She does an impression, a good one, of the gulls nesting in our neighbours’ chimneys, so loud and sudden it makes me jump: “EEEEE-ee-ee-ee!” Art by Kae Ranck

A black and white image of a person with shaggy hair slumped onto the ledge of an overflowing bathtub.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

A Cat Walked Across the Keyboard by @beardedbetts.bsky.social published in SLUGGER Vol. 1. Link in bio to purchase. Art by Emma Fujikawa Check out Michael's upcoming book "Midwestern Chrome", available for pre-order from @tenebrouspress.bsky.social! Link in comments.

A black and white image of a person sitting in an office chair with their arms dangling at their sides and staring into a white computer screen on a desk in front of them. The floor is strewn with a few pieces of trash. A cat sits on the computer keyboard and stares at the reader.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

What makes SLUGGER unique? Our physical edition is 8.5’’ x 11’’ format, around 100 pages, full color cover, and each story has an original B&W illustration. Each volume includes a Sound Trails section which features three non-fiction pieces related to punk and/or horror music. Link in bio.

A color image with the text “SLUGGER: Stories that hit you in the mouth. Transformation edition. Volume 1.” The background colors are earthy browns, yellow-greens, and dark purple. The are slash marks from claws in the background. The main image is a person with shaggy auburn-colored hair with yellow eyes. They are pulling back their mouth with a finger and exposing sharp teetch. They are wearing a dark colored shirt.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

SLUGGER is interested in publishing a non-fiction book that includes essays from punk educators. This project is inspired by the vinyl record Critical Pedagogy: A Compilation of Teachers in Punk Bands. We’re casting a wide net, reach out via DMs or email if you are interested in learning more.

Seeking educators, including librarians who have something to say about how punk (broadly defined) influences your approach to education. A black and white image of a vinyl cover and includes photos of punk shows.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

What is Sound Trails? Each SLUGGER volume includes three non-fiction pieces related to music in some way, usually somewhat connected to punk and/or horror. Check out Vol. 1 Sound Trails for examples (See Volumes on our website). Submission link in comments.

Miss our fictoin sub window? Good news. We are open for Sound Trails subs year round! A black and white image of a two-headed Simon and Garfunkel creature playing a guitar.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Fiction submissions are now closed! We received 192 stories and hope to have decisions out by Aug. 15.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Fiction submissions open through tomorrow (Monday), June 15th!

SLUGGER: Stories that hit you in the mouth. Submissions open. An image of a neon green slug wearing a rainbow colored bandana and with a rainbow colored rose in its mouth.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Plans this weekend? How about dusting off that story of yours that’s too weird or gross or sad for other markets and send it our way? Submissions open through June 15!

Submissions open through June 15. An image of a neon green slug with a yellow bat in its mouth dripping blood.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Happy Pride y’all! This month and every month. Listen to Bruno, he knows what’s up.

Bruno says Happy Pride! Bruno accepts all. An image of a neon green slug wearing a rainbow bandana and a rose in its mouth.

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Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

If your publisher uses AI art, they're bad at their job. Full stop. When a publisher claims they can't afford to invest in your cover art, what they're really saying is that they can't sell your book. /THREAD O'CLOCK

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

StokerCon was a blast! The SLUGGER team met in person for the first time and talked to so many great writers and readers who came by to say hi. Thanks to all who made this such a memorable and inspiring experience. We hope to catch you next year!

Two people standing beside a SLUGGER table with magazines and signage. One person is wearing a purple hat, denim vest, and black t-shirt. One person is wearing red flannel and holding a SLUGGER sign.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

The SLUGGER team had a great time at StokerCon, but more on that later. In the meantime, consider submitting to our open call which closes June 15!

Fiction submissions are open June 1 through June 15, 2026

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Fiction submissions open until June 15! We are also opening year round for Sound Trails submissions, which are non-fiction pieces related to music in some way, usually somewhat connected to punk and/or horror. All submission details can be found here: sluggerfiction.com/submit/

Submission open until June 15! A neon green slug holding a yellow bat in its mouth. Red blood drips from the bat’s barrel.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Fiction submissions open Monday, June 1! Check out the submissions page for more info! sluggerfiction.com/submit/

Fiction subs open Monday, June 1. An image of a black and white slug with a bat in its mouth dripping blood.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

SLUGGER a dark fiction magazine that publishes two volumes per year. Each volume includes 7-10 short stories, full page/original/B&W interior art for each story, and a Sound Trails section that features non-fiction pieces related to punk/horror music. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

An image of a neon green slug with a yellow bat in its mouth that is dripping blood from it. The text reads SLUGGER: Stories that hit you in the mouth.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Subs will be open June 1-15. We pay $25 per accepted story (1,000-4,000) words + one contributor copy. Check out volumes one and two for a vibe check. Full submission details can be found here: sluggerfiction.com/submit/

This is not a drill! We open for subs June 1-15, 2026. An image of a neon green slug with a yellow bat in its mouth dripping blood.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

"My Correspondance with the Goat Man" by Jon Clendaniel from SLUGGER Vol. 1 is posted online and available to read. A whimsical tale about a couple of pen pals. Art by Mike David. sluggerfiction.com/my-correspon...

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Check out our third and final Sound Trails piece in SLUGGER Vol. 1. "Gen Z Turns to Folk" by @bearden C. P. Bearden @c.p.bearden is posted online for your reading pleasure. He also writes dark spec fic. His folk horror novel "The Soil is Calling" is out now! Enjoy! sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

Gen Z Turns to Folk by C. P. Bearden. An image of a black and white slug with a bat in its mouth dripping blood. A photo of a man with arms crossed looking straight ahead into the camera.

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Kay Vaindal @kayv.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

It’s here! Volume 2 of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social featuring my story on the proclivity of Chesapeake men to tell you their entire life story with startling immediacy, and many more great stories that I can’t wait to dig into!

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Picture of my story featuring original art and the first page

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Carson Winter @carsonwinter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The new issue of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social is out now and I’ve got a story in it! “Look At These Poor Things” is a kaleidoscopic look at a digital apocalypse.

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Michael Bettendorf @beardedbetts.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

My copy of @sluggerfiction.bsky.social Vol. 2 arrived. Looking goof as ever 💜🤘💀 I'm grateful to be included again, this time with a nonfic sound trails piece. Be sure to check this issue out for some killer fiction, nonfiction, n art!

Slugger Vol. 2 sits on a burnt orange chair against a cream, brown, and orange decorative pillow. The cover is various shades of purple and violet and features a large skull with wires jutting toward it.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Vol. 2 available now! We built in a little more buffer than we needed so we're a little ahead of schedule after being a little behind schedule. Link in bio. ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

Surprise! Vol. 2 available now! Neon green slug with a yellow bat in its mouth with blood dripping from it.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

If you want to read great fiction about Maryland, it's James Michener's Chesapeake and An Influencer Asks A Very Sunburnt Middle-Aged Man How He Affords His Rolls-Royce Spectre By @kayv.bsky.social which is the first story in SLUGGER Vol. 2. Snag your copy now! Link in bio. Art by Emma Fujikawa.

A snakehead sits in the mouth of a human skull on a dresser next to a Rolls Royce Spectre key fob.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Pre-orders exteneded until April 28th! We are currently waiting to receive a proof copy of the physical version. Once we approve the proof, we'll print the first run and ship out pre-orders. Link in bio! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

Pre-orders extended until April 28. An image of a black and white slug with a bat in its mouth dripping blood.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Check out SLUGGER’s masthead! @leootherland.bsky.social is our Interior Layout & Formatter. Leo is incredibly kind, a wonderful collaborator, and a fantastic writer. We’re thrilled to have Leo on the team since the start. Check out Leo’s Patreon page which launches TODAY! bit.ly/GoblinPatreon

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Pre-order the thing. It is amazing.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

This is your sign to pre-order Vol. 2! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti... & link in bio.

Pre-order Vol. 2! A repeating black and white image of different sizes. The image is a slug holding in its mouth a bat that is dripping blood.

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Story posted! Check out Happy Hour at Harry’s Hole in the Wall By Joshua Dobson from SLUGGER Vol. 1! Art by Mike David. Free to read! Or pick up a copy of Vol. 1 or pre-order the upcoming release of Vol. 2. Link in bio. sluggerfiction.com/horror-ficti...

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Jake's story is a blast! We'll spoil the opening line... I found the monster bleeding on my sofa. You'll have to pick up Vol. 2 to read the rest👀

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Pre-orders open for Vol. 2! $12 for physical version + shipping. That's a steal for 13 pieces of original writing and 10 pieces of original interior artwork. $5 for the PDF. Go get it! ko-fi.com/sluggerficti...

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Nick knows what he's talking about...we love his story, and we know you will too. Check it out in SLUGGER Vol. 2!

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Nick Harkins 🌟 Querying @dreadwrites.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

excited to announce that my short fiction “woman parts” will appear in this issue of slugger! the first issue was great & i encourage anyone interested in short horror pieces to check them out 💙🩸 #Writesky

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Michael is a stud! Go read his 2nd person POV black metal more-than-a-choose-your-own-adventure book published with @tenebrouspress.bsky.social Then, come back and pick up a copy for SLUGGER Vol. 2 for a non-fic zine review about the history of black metal. store.tenebrouspress.com/products/trv...

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TRVE CVLT: A Tenebrous Gamebook by Michael Bettendorf (softcover, incl

You wake up with a brutal hangover, but that can't crush your spirits: you’ve been invited to take back the drum throne for Abyss, the cult band you co-founded. It means setting aside a turbulent hist...

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Yooooo...you're going to want to read this! 👀👀👀

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Full cover reveal! Art by Kae Ranck. Pre-orders open soon!

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

I got a little treat in both my mailbox and inbox. The one was the first issue of Slugger magazine and merch, the other my invitation to format the second issue of Slugger. I am excited to be a part of this project and working with the amazing people at @sluggerfiction.bsky.social. Check them out!

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SLUGGER @sluggerfiction.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Stay tuned for a full cover reveal of SLUGGER Vol. 2!

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Nick Harkins 🌟 Querying @dreadwrites.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

2/20: corner from one of my fave scenes in this draft #WIPSnips

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Leo Otherland @leootherland.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Emberfall Teaser Alert!! There’s only two more weeks to request an ARC for Isabelle Montague’s debut! Head over to @twistedchaospr to sign up today! #authorisabellemontague #omegaversebooks #mmromancebooks #secondchanceromance #fatedmates

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