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Don’t be afraid to bring us broken, heavy stories. We can handle it.

“The destiny of every walking man is to immerse himself in the panorama surrounding him, to the point of becoming one with it and, ultimately, to vanish.” —Federico Castigliano

THEMA Literary Journal examines how different writers respond to a single quirky theme.

The Garden is an anthology for stories that engage with the living world in all its glory and messiness. From blossom to decay, stories can interpret the premise in any way; be as metaphorical or literal as you wish – just don't be afraid to get a little dirt under your fingernails.

Out them is tools. You might create work that's inspired by the instruments in your garage, or by those used in healthcare and dentistry, in the arts and sciences, in tailoring, and in gardening.

Please pitch us about whatever you’ve noticed that’s weird and wonderful in your local arts scenes, updates on your long-favourite festivals and bands, supports you’d like to see for artists — we’re into it all.

It's the hottest time of the year, and things are getting sweaty. This month, we’re looking for steam and sweat and, yes, sex. Send us your best story where sex, desire, or lust lead to the undressing and undoing of those involved.

Of renewal and rejuvenation, of coming into one’s own maturation — the process of efflorescence is about surrendering to change and leaning into the burgeoning possibilities of the new.

Our themes are always open to far-fetched interpretations and are not limited to a narrow definition. Don't hold back, surprise us by submitting your finest work!

Push the envelope. Step out of the box and conquer the unknown.

Stars, fireflies, sparks from campfires, a thousand points of light against thevelvet dark, air as soft and warm as breath–tell us your best stories of approximately 50 words, about Summer Nights. Be they long ago, all in your head, impossible dreams, or maybe happening tonight.

Send us your ideas for emperors poisoned by mushrooms, brilliant mushroom heists, or religious leaders who prayed to mushrooms.

As much as possible, this anthology will tie various expressions of love to a seasonal arc. So, whether it’s pumpkin spice latte dates in autumn or nostalgic recollections of summer love on a Coney Island boardwalk, we welcome a specific sense of atmosphere.

Our theme this time is “trust,” and what we have in mind is chiefly trust among us, fellow-humans.

The Bad Day Book is exactly what it sounds like. A book for bad days.

We hope this zine serves as a glimmer of care reflective of reality as it currently exists, in all its contradictions and dynamics, as well as an imagining of what care can be. We reach for this future, over and over.

For this edition, send us a work that diverges from the norm or is somehow divergent. It may represent neurodivergence, fusion, exploration, or something important or representative to you.