To our readers and writers: 

Thank you for visiting. With this issue, we're rolling out our first new collection of flash length stories since 2023, each story a fine example of how to show rather than tell, and all within 1,000 words. We're honored that so many writers have submitted their work. With this issue, our call for submissions for our Spring 2026 issue goes out.  

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A unique literary magazine

New and emerging writers of short fiction will find us especially open to their work. All submitters -- their stories selected or not -- will get a speedy and personalized response. 

The Zodiac Review, an international literary magazine, continues to be a source of enjoyment for readers and writers around the world as we all continue to get on with our lives during this challenging time. In this issue, we welcome writers from Ireland, Ukraine, Russia and The Phillipines. Once again we see that, despite our cultural and geographical backgrounds, we all are writers without borders and humanitarians at heart. 

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New and renewed features

• Story length:  We publish flash fiction of 300 to 1,000 words. We will no longer publish prose poetry but will welcome stories that appear...to us...to straddle that blurry prose-poetry boundary. See Submissions page for complete guidelines.

• Pushcart Prize:  We plan to nominate at least one story annually. Readers are encouraged to suggest stories for nomination. See Pushcart Prize page for instructions.  

                                                    Best wishes to all, ​       

                                                                   The staff at The Zodiac Review

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