This is the dynamic cover art by top artist Sam Flegal for Weird Tales #364 (our next issue, debuting in October).

We’re announcing a contest:

RULES: Submit a piece of original flash fiction inspired by that art. Submissions must no longer that 1500 words. No reprints.

FORMAT: All submissions must be submitted as Word docs. Times New Roman font, 12-point, double-spaced, no extra spaces between paragraphs; 7-character indent on all paragraphs. No exceptions.

SUBMISSION: Submit to [email protected] with WEIRD TALES FLASH CONTEST in the subject bar.

DEADLINE: All submissions must be in by Noon (Pacific Time) August 20.

MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS: Yes, sent separately.

PRIZE: $100 and publication of the winning piece of flash fiction in that issue!