Fiction — Fall 2026

Our review seeks to publish fiction that is emotionally affecting, haunting, bizarre, and in firm control of the machinations of storytelling (e.g. character, scene, plot, and momentum). We welcome both traditional short stories, flash fiction, and other hybrid forms. Limit your submissions to 5,000 words or less (per $3.00 reading fee). Please submit only once per free submission periods; multiple submissions are otherwise allowed during paid periods. Submissions should be typed, double-spaced, and paginated. Include your name, mailing address, and email address on the first page of your manuscript. Please do not submit work that has been previously published. All work must be submitted through our Submittable portal. We cannot accept paper or emailed submissions. All submitted works will be considered for publication. Porter House Review is dedicated to paying all of our featured writers for accepted works.