Now that Issue 26 is available, we can finally highlight the wonderful pieces available to read. “BUNKERS” by Whitney Collins is a fantastic place to start, with its biting wit, innovative structure, and moving characters. Don’t waste any more time and check it out in the issue on our website.

Collages - Miracle Monocle Food for Thought Harmony with the Natural World Artist's Statement: These two works were birthed out of Februllage 2026, a month-long exercise for

Today I’m making my visual arts debut with @universityoflou.bsky.social’s own @miraclemonocle.bsky.social Magazine!

You can check out my collages “Food for Thought,” “Harmony with the Natural World,” and my artist’s statement here: miraclemonocle.com/articles/foo...

So thrilled to be in the new issue of @miraclemonocle.bsky.social. “BUNKERS” (my most experimental story yet) explores the whiplash of our current existence, particularly social media, where hilarity coexists with horror. Link in bio.

Is this our wildest issue yet? You be the judge! miraclemonocle.com/issues/issue...

One day closer to Pub Day… Stay tuned for Issue 26 and the mind-blowing pieces coming your way.

Big news! The moment you've been waiting for is almost here. Issue 26's Pub Day is just a weekend away, and you don't want to miss it. We have some fantastic poetry and prose headed your way, so stay tuned until April 20. 👀

"Frankenstein": To Adapt or Not Adapt - Miracle Monocle Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein remains a fundamental contribution to the Gothic horror genre in literature. Introduced to many in high school

Jasmine Toth takes us to the cinema this week as she discusses the joys and tribulations of book-to-movie adaptations. Read it here: miraclemonocle.com/frankenstein...

This story by E. P. Tuazon will flip your reality. Read it in Issue 25 on our website. 🎮

This poem transports the reader to Egypt. If you're looking for an adventure, check it out in Issue 25 on our website.

In Defense of the Performative Male Reader - Miracle Monocle The term “performative” has seen a significant uptick in the Western zeitgeist, popularized on every social media platform with an algorithm. The

Most of us are familiar with the dreaded “performative male,” but Alex Stuckey encourages us to rethink this persona in her blog post. You can find it here: miraclemonocle.com/in-defense-o...

Look no further for some experimental reading; Kristen Reece's piece "More Chalk" is available to read in Issue 25. Check it out on our website.

MFA Pros(e) - Miracle Monocle When I broke the news to my extended family that I’d chosen to major in Philosophy for my undergraduate education, I was met with the resounding question,

If you’re at all curious about MFA’s, our editor Hannah Topper has you covered in this blog post. Check it out here: miraclemonocle.com/mfa-prose/

Start your week with this thought-provoking short story by Meg Mullins. Read it in Issue 25 on our website.

For Nelly Woodhead, art is found in the little things. Learn more in her experimental work available to read in Issue 25 on our website.

Tell It Again: Exploring Angela Carter’s “The Bloody Chamber & Other Stories” To Uncover the Beasts Within the Beauties - Miracle Monocle Welcome to “Tell It Again.” In this series, we’re reviewing our favorite retellings of myths and legends as we prepare for the publication of our

In the latest post in our “Tell It Again” series, Emma Sofianos takes a look at a classic collection of fairy tale re-imaginings by Angela Carter. Check it out here: miraclemonocle.com/tell-it-agai...

Add a little whimsy to your day by reading this story by Daniel Webre. Check it out in Issue 25 on our website.

Check out this fantastic blog post on the Romantasy genre written by our very own Aaliyah Mack. You don't want to miss it: miraclemonocle.com/romantasy-ne...

Looking for an intriguing read this morning? Check out this flash fiction by Katie Zeigler in Issue 25 on our website.

New interview with A Little Sugar in the Tank contributor, Kale Hensley: miraclemonocle.com/qa-with-micr...

I Think I’ve Heard This Story Before… - Miracle Monocle Hi, my name is Joe Thomas, and I’m a Graduate Editor for Miracle Monocle and the Managing Editor for our Tales That Survived the Fire micro-anthology

As you may have heard, we’re currently in the process of creating our next micro-anthology, “Tales That Survived the Fire.” In this article, managing editor Joe Thomas reflects on what the goal of this project is. Read all about it here: miraclemonocle.com/i-think-ive-...

Tell It Again: My Favorite Retelling-“House of Leaves” as Daedalus’ Labyrinth - Miracle Monocle Welcome to "Tell It Again." In this series, we're reviewing our favorite retellings of myths and legends as we prepare for the publication of our next

Check out the first article in our new series, “Tell It Again,” written by our very own senior editor, Depp Alexander.

Link: miraclemonocle.com/tell-it-agai...

Q&A with Micro-Anthology Contributors - Miracle Monocle Miracle Monocle has released the fifth installment in our micro-anthology series, A Little Sugar in the Tank. The book represents the first collaboration

With our launch event just around the corner, we’re excited to share this interview with T.S. Leonard about A Little Sugar in the Tank: miraclemonocle.com/qa-with-micr...

Q&A with Micro-Anthology Contributors - Miracle Monocle Miracle Monocle has released the fifth installment in our micro-anthology series, A Little Sugar in the Tank. The book represents the first collaboration

miraclemonocle.com/qa-with-micr...

In the lead up to our launch party on Thursday, we’re running interviews with many of the contributors to A LITTLE SUGAR IN THE TANK. Be sure to catch this one with Cassandra Whitaker!

We're reading "A Little Sugar in the Tank" all the time, and we're celebrating its release this Thursday, March 5. Join us at 7:00 pm at the Myriad Hotel located at 900 Baxter Ave, Louisville, KY, and let's disco together.

Looking for something innovative to read with your coffee or tea? Look no further than this brilliant work by Maria McLeod.

Check it out in Issue 25 on our website.

Where better to launch a book as fabulous as A LITTLE SUGAR IN THE TANK than a former disco ball factory?!? Join us next Thursday as we celebrate the book—and local literary community! 🪩

Here's your weekly reminder that submissions are still open for our micro-anthology, "Tales that Survived the Fire." Make sure you get your pieces in before our deadline on March 1st! We can't wait to read them.

We know spring hasn't even sprung yet, but we're already thinking about summer, especially when reading this nonfiction piece by Zeke Shomler. Go read it in Issue 25 on our website.

Looking to brighten your day? Check out these beautiful pieces by Cat DM in Issue 25 on our website. ✨