Literary Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Orion’s Belt is the home of bold, experimental literary science fiction and fantasy. We want stories that make us think about our place in the universe and our relationships with each other. We want stories that blur the line between “genre” fiction and literary fiction. We want stories that reach toward the stars while never forgetting the people on the ground. And we want it all in under 1000 words. It’s a difficult challenge, but we have faith in you, fellow cosmonauts.

Featured Story

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Just Listed: Hardwood Floors and a Generous Curse

The other noises are less trivial.

Featured Poem

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Museum at the End of the World

The door was nothing special, the wood plastered with ash

Read Our Submission Guidelines

Do you want to see your story in Orion’s Belt? If so, look at our guidelines first. We pay the SFWA-standard rate of 8 cents per word.

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until March 2026

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Featured Work

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