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I absolutely love this graphic that Milk Studios made for me. It shows the six genres I publish at Fiction on the Web: sci-fi, comedy, horror, fantasy, crime and real life/romance.

I'm obsessed with board games. Any other board gamers out there?

Now You Can See As You See The World — Paul O'Connor Originally published by Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, my short story “As You See The World” is now online and free to read at Fiction On The Web!

A street gang stole her pit bull, and Mía is going to steal him back -- whether her man-child boyfriend likes it or not.

"As You See The World" is now free to read online!

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FISH List Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

The FISH list of lively indie lit mags lets you filter for literary magazines that pay, and are free to submit to, and gets comments from readers, and nominate for awards. Only 15 independent magazines meet those four criteria. www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/p/fish-list....

A Second Shot by Joe Giordano Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

In Joe Giordano's story, a drunk driver kills a man with his car, but the man comes back to life. Reader comments: "I found this story really entertaining!" "A very readable story -- the prose moves quickly. And yes creepy, yet funny at the same time." www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/04/a-se...

The Wahala by Tony W. Njoroge Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

In a time when Arab slavers were plundering African coastal towns, Nasieku is captured by a rival tribe. Here's what readers thought of Tony W. Njoroge's story: "Very captivating story." "There is a timelessness about this story which is compelling." www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/04/the-...

I read Junji Ito's manga story collection "Tombs". This was pretty solid - only one or two duds, and the rest were delightfully creepy. One (Slug Girl) even gave me a nightmare, which I suppose is the highest praise! Ito's shorts often have flat endings, but he's a master of generating dread.

Kansas City Breakdown KANSAS CITY BREAKDOWN by M.E. Proctor & Russell Thayer Order Here! (paperback and ebook available) ​ May 1952. Mobsters, molls, and muscle are meeting in Kansas City to carve out territory, make...

Kansas City Breakdown by M.E. Proctor and Russell Thayer has been published by Cowboy Jamboree Press. Dive into a world of shadows and tough talk, cigarettes and fedoras. www.cowboyjamboreemagazine.com/kansas-city-...

Saw Orwell: 2+2=5 @ cinema. Less documentary (with only shallow insight into Orwell's life), and more thesis arguing the dark side of society he dramatised in his novels is still entrenched today. Just as manipulative as the propaganda it condemns, but reminded me of Orwell's wisdom & perspicacity.

When I'm selecting stories for publication at Fiction on the Web, DIVERSITY is at the forefront of my mind. Diversity of genres, authors, styles, lengths, themes. I want to keep the readers on their toes with something new and unexpected.

It is vanishingly rare to find a literary magazine that is free to submit to, and provides feedback on every single submission. AND PAYS AUTHORS! Fiction on the Web is a diamond in the rough. www.fictionontheweb.co.uk

Fiction on the Web submissions are closed till May, unless you're a paid up Patreon supporter, in which case you are always welcome to submit! www.patreon.com/charliefish

Watched Kore-eda's After Life. After death, a group of people appear at a run-down office where they must choose one memory from their life to keep eternally. The documentary-interview format made it feel like an exercise in idiosyncracy, sketching characters' lives from a collection of moments.

The Benefactor of Kabukichō by Víctor David Manzo Ozeda Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

In Tokyo's entertainment district, a wealthy man passes the pachinko parlour every day and gives money to addicts. Surprising and thought-provoking. Reader comments: "Man, for real, that Kabukichō story is straight-up fire." "That story is a total mood." www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/04/the-...

Moth Orchid by Nicola Jones Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

Wednesday's story by Nicola Jones got a good response from readers: "Congratulations on writing something so complex yet accessible." "This is a beautifully written story with details that paint vivid scenes." "I enjoyed reading this tender, eloquent story." www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/04/moth...

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In particular, Being John Malkovich is also a top movie.

Good choice. Mine’s probably Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.

What’s yours?

Saw Amélie 25th anniversary re-release at the cinema. Tears of joy. I love the dozens of little mysteries, setups & payoffs. Has all the trademarks of my all-time faves: maximalist, idiosyncratic, sensory, an exploration of meaning, with a sense of humour. Can you name others that tick those boxes?

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Saw Project Hail Mary. Reluctant astronaut is sent to Tau Ceti in a desperate attempt to understand an invasive alien species. Great sense of humour and sense of wonder. Similar feel to The Martian in its tone of hopefulness, resourcefulness, resilience - and twisty plot. Excellent movie!

Just returned from a 2-week tour of Norway with the family. Wow, what an incredible experience. We love the rugged friendliness of the Norwegians, with their ever-present deadpan sense of humour. The coastline is stunning, with many pretty towns. Expensive, though! The Hurtigruten was a highlight.

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Re-watched a bunch of family classics while on holiday, including Frozen, Frozen 2, How to Train Your Dragon (brilliant movie!), 101 Dalmations (so darn charming; it has held up better than I remembered), Brave. I hadn't realised Frozen 2 was inspired by the real-life Alta controversy - fascinating!

I read Junji Ito's graphic novel Black Paradox. Four youths planning suicide stumble across an inter-dimensional portal that ends up consuming them. Existential & body horror with an almost chaotically twisty plot. Entertaining, but doesn't reach the terrifying heights of the likes of Uzumaki/Shiver

Thanks Charlie for giving this piece a home! 🥹✨

A Recipe for the Living by Emmi Khor Short stories hand-picked from authors around the world. Submissions accepted. Humour, crime, sci-fi, fantasy, horror and everyday life.

Emmi Khor's very short story got a great reaction from readers: "So subtly and so very well done." "Beautiful. Pungent. Heartbreaking. Thank you. I will assign this in my college class." "This was beautiful and so well written!" @emmikhor.bsky.social www.fictionontheweb.co.uk/2026/04/a-re...

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