Bust Down the Door and Eat All the Chickens

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About

We are seeking stories of an absurdist or surrealist nature. They should not fit comfortably within any genre. We have peculiar tastes and recommend that you read an issue before sending in your work.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 2 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
General Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Absurdist, Humorous, Surrealist.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026