Taking Submissions: Keyed

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Deadline: August 3rd, 2025
Payment: 40% of royalties split between all authors
Theme: This is a tribute anthology honouring the legacy of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, with a spotlight on mystical girls, unchosen heroes, found families, and impossible truths

Deadline – 3rd August 2025 Midnight Perth Western

Publication – 11th October 2025

Word Count – 2,500 words to 7,000

Theme – This is a tribute anthology honouring the legacy of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, particularly her unforgettable performance in a beloved supernatural television series.

This is a tribute to the stories behind the spotlight: to mystical girls, unchosen heroes, found families, and impossible truths. Keyed celebrates those who bear the weight of the world in secret—whether they were meant to or not—and the bonds that give them strength.

Keyed will explore themes of:

    • Magical secrets and mystical roles
    • People shaped by forces beyond their control
    • Found family, sacrifice, and emotional resilience
    • Monsters that reflect our fears—and the ones who fight them
    • The uncanny strength of those never meant to be heroes
    • The dark, funny, and heartbreaking chaos of growing up in a world full of magic and menace

We’re seeking original fiction (no fanfiction) that captures the tone, heart, and themes of the Buffy-era supernatural genre—with a special nod to characters like the girl who was never supposed to be real, but saved the world anyway.

  • Genre – Fantasy, Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Horror (light), Magical Realism, Mystery, Speculative Fiction.
  • Compensation – 40% of royalties split between all authors within the anthology for one year from the date of publication.
  • Reprints – Yes
  • Simultaneous Submissions – No
  • For more information on how to submit, check the Submission Guidelines.

Please Note:
This anthology is not affiliated with or endorsed by any media company or existing intellectual property. It is an independent tribute to the emotional and thematic impact of Michelle Trachtenberg’s work, particularly her role in a cult supernatural series. All submissions must be original fiction, not fanfiction or derivative works.

Via: Iron Faerie Publishing.

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