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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!

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.

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

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.

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.

This collection seeks to explore the myriad dimensions of powerlessness, whether it be through personal narratives, societal observations, or abstract musings. We aim to gather voices that express what it means to feel without agency, silenced, or marginalised, and the subtle ways power dynamics shape our existence.

“Mono no aware” is a Japanese term that captures the deep awareness of the transient nature of life and beauty, evoking a gentle sadness at their passing. Submissions should resonate with the theme of transience, evoking the delicate beauty found in moments that are destined to fade.

How much our lives are spent in harmony with ourselves? With those we love? How does illness–physical or mental–leave us in disharmony?

It’s where we start each day, down on the earth, on the ground but getting up, comfortable in our skins, ground zero for ourselves.

In this issue we invite you to unleash the feral animal that lives within your poet heart.

The First Line is an exercise in creativity for writers and a chance for readers to see how many different directions we can take when we start from the same place.

PRISM strives to uplift and shine a light on emerging and established voices across Canada and internationally.

We want to hear from the girls, the guuurls, the butches, the fags, femmes, twinks, DINKs, dykes and bears. The aros, aces and the greys.

This month, we want stories about sports. About the dreams involved. About the gambling. About the competition. About the broken bones. If it involves sports and it’s noir, we’ll see you at the finish line.