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Horror stories so funny they'll kill you. Online at dielaughingmag.com. EIC - @probablyharmless.bsky.social and @cassandradaucus.bsky.social. Issue 3 coming soon!
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Our next story is flash fiction from @zofiawarwick.bsky.social and let's just say....we think it's calling your name. Are you listening? Are you? ARE YOU?

Read "Billy Baby" in Die Laughing Issue 6, coming out February 14th!
In the center of a black frame, a photo of a tuxedo cat (probably not the author, but stranger things have happened) which sits very close to the camera and is a bit out of focus (but still very cute) Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Zofia Warwick "Billy Baby" Bottom text, a quote from the story: "Billy." Billy turned. No one had followed him down the street. No one from school knew his home address, and he was the lone kid deposited on the curb by the big yellow school bus.
February 13, 2026 at 12:48 AM
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Who doesn't love a surprise? Our next story is just chop- I mean...CHOCK-full of unexpected twists. Who knows? Our hero might find true love! As long as he didn't show up unarmed...

Read "Love and Blood" by Lili Lang in Issue 6, coming February 14th! How romantic. 🫀
In the center of a black frame, a photo of the author standing in a blue-lit bowling alley wearing a black dress. She is smiling, her right arm held up as though she is about to shout, "ta dah!" Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Lili Lang "Love and Blood" Bottom text, a quote from the story: I round the corner and see light spilling out of the bathroom, the door slightly ajar. I can hear the shower running. How fitting. I swing the door open and - WHAT THE FUCK.
February 10, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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S👀N!!!
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Cover teaser!

We're pleased to have Teresa Galusaurus back with us, and this design is so vibrant and strange and hilarious and we cannot wait to share the whole thing with you! (Well, technically we can. That's why we're giving you a teaser.)

Issue 6 is coming 2/14/26! Get ready...
A magazine cover that is mostly obscured by a black bar. Visible above the bar is DIE LAUGHING MAGAZINE, with Issue No. 6 February 2026 written above. Below the black bar we can read Cover Art by Teresa Galusaurus and Interior art by Iseult Murphy. What is visible of the cover appears to be decorated by faded hearts in colors and patterns similar to clowns. Hmmmm. Clowns?
February 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Now that we're one week out from a bloody valentine that was foretold in runes and blood-tinged Scrabble pieces...this Valentine's Day do what you love the most. Read some horror comedy.
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The Circus is Back in Town!!!

Thank you for being patient with us as we got our act together for Issue 6. We could not be more excited for this TOC, jam packed with hilarifying misadventures, coming to you this Valentines Day! Gird your loins and get ready to laugh! Aaaaah!
Issue 6 TOC announcement. Black background with a clown logo to the left, and the list of authors and stories on the right. Below the title it says "Valentine's Day Issue" in a curlicue script, with a large red heart next to it. “Hole in the Ground” by Ron Dionne “Pizza Delivery to Dagon” by Tyler Kurtz “The Brood Thanks You For Your Service” by Abigail Kemske “Love And Blood” by Lili Lang “Billy Baby” by Zofia Warwick “Rawdogging Wellness” by Joelle Killian
February 8, 2026 at 1:29 AM
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Oh I can’t wait!! And I’m so glad I went with this photo. 🤣😈
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Would you rather have one REALLY BIG thank you note? Or thousands and thousands of itty-bitty ones? We know that's a tough choice, so we've let the brood make it for you.

"The Brood Thanks You for Your Service" by ❄️ Abigail Kemske ❄️ will be in issue 6 on February 14th. Do watch your step.
In the center of a green frame, a photo of the author wearing a black jacket and a hat shaped like Yoshi from Super Mario World. The author is sticking out her tongue. Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Abigail Kemske "The Brood Thanks You For Your Service" Bottom text, a quote from the story: Dear Human, from all of us at the colony, we thank you for providing us a home in which to grow.
February 8, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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Cover teaser!

We're pleased to have Teresa Galusaurus back with us, and this design is so vibrant and strange and hilarious and we cannot wait to share the whole thing with you! (Well, technically we can. That's why we're giving you a teaser.)

Issue 6 is coming 2/14/26! Get ready...
A magazine cover that is mostly obscured by a black bar. Visible above the bar is DIE LAUGHING MAGAZINE, with Issue No. 6 February 2026 written above. Below the black bar we can read Cover Art by Teresa Galusaurus and Interior art by Iseult Murphy. What is visible of the cover appears to be decorated by faded hearts in colors and patterns similar to clowns. Hmmmm. Clowns?
February 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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Hilarifying misadventures?? We’re totally in!
dielaughingmag.bsky.social Die Laughing Magazine @dielaughingmag.bsky.social · 9d
The Circus is Back in Town!!!

Thank you for being patient with us as we got our act together for Issue 6. We could not be more excited for this TOC, jam packed with hilarifying misadventures, coming to you this Valentines Day! Gird your loins and get ready to laugh! Aaaaah!
Issue 6 TOC announcement. Black background with a clown logo to the left, and the list of authors and stories on the right. Below the title it says "Valentine's Day Issue" in a curlicue script, with a large red heart next to it. “Hole in the Ground” by Ron Dionne “Pizza Delivery to Dagon” by Tyler Kurtz “The Brood Thanks You For Your Service” by Abigail Kemske “Love And Blood” by Lili Lang “Billy Baby” by Zofia Warwick “Rawdogging Wellness” by Joelle Killian
February 5, 2026 at 6:54 PM
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Would you rather have one REALLY BIG thank you note? Or thousands and thousands of itty-bitty ones? We know that's a tough choice, so we've let the brood make it for you.

"The Brood Thanks You for Your Service" by ❄️ Abigail Kemske ❄️ will be in issue 6 on February 14th. Do watch your step.
In the center of a green frame, a photo of the author wearing a black jacket and a hat shaped like Yoshi from Super Mario World. The author is sticking out her tongue. Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Abigail Kemske "The Brood Thanks You For Your Service" Bottom text, a quote from the story: Dear Human, from all of us at the colony, we thank you for providing us a home in which to grow.
February 7, 2026 at 11:57 PM
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We've all been there! Out trying to do our jobs when all of a sudden a total babe wants to find another way to pay for the pizza. What could possibly go wrong?

Read "Pizza Delivery to Dagon" by Tyler Kurtz on February 14th to find out!

Not that anything will go wrong. Right?
In the center of a dark gray frame, a photo of the author's feet (we assume it is the author, wearing blue jeans and black boots with slightly pointed toes) standing on a deck, with worn turquoise paint. Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Tyler Kurtz "Pizza Delivery to Dagon" Bottom text, a quote from the story: I never thought something like this would happen to me, but one night last week I delivered pizza to the old Morley Mansion just outside of my town and this hot babe in a skimpy red robe answers the door.
February 6, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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I love this magazine! And not just because they pubbed me--the stories are legit great!!
dielaughingmag.bsky.social Die Laughing Magazine @dielaughingmag.bsky.social · 9d
The Circus is Back in Town!!!

Thank you for being patient with us as we got our act together for Issue 6. We could not be more excited for this TOC, jam packed with hilarifying misadventures, coming to you this Valentines Day! Gird your loins and get ready to laugh! Aaaaah!
Issue 6 TOC announcement. Black background with a clown logo to the left, and the list of authors and stories on the right. Below the title it says "Valentine's Day Issue" in a curlicue script, with a large red heart next to it. “Hole in the Ground” by Ron Dionne “Pizza Delivery to Dagon” by Tyler Kurtz “The Brood Thanks You For Your Service” by Abigail Kemske “Love And Blood” by Lili Lang “Billy Baby” by Zofia Warwick “Rawdogging Wellness” by Joelle Killian
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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abigailkemske.bsky.social
Awe, yeah! Get ready for some fun!! I’ve got a flash piece in this. Coming soon. 🖤😈🖤
dielaughingmag.bsky.social Die Laughing Magazine @dielaughingmag.bsky.social · 9d
The Circus is Back in Town!!!

Thank you for being patient with us as we got our act together for Issue 6. We could not be more excited for this TOC, jam packed with hilarifying misadventures, coming to you this Valentines Day! Gird your loins and get ready to laugh! Aaaaah!
Issue 6 TOC announcement. Black background with a clown logo to the left, and the list of authors and stories on the right. Below the title it says "Valentine's Day Issue" in a curlicue script, with a large red heart next to it. “Hole in the Ground” by Ron Dionne “Pizza Delivery to Dagon” by Tyler Kurtz “The Brood Thanks You For Your Service” by Abigail Kemske “Love And Blood” by Lili Lang “Billy Baby” by Zofia Warwick “Rawdogging Wellness” by Joelle Killian
February 4, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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The first story in Die Laughing 6 is a love story. Wait, sorry, a bug story. Well, ALSO a love story. Lug story? Bove story? Oh, just read it!

You can get "Hole in the Ground" by Ron Dionne and five other stories in our next issue, coming February 14th! (Sorry for bugging you.)
In the center of a brown frame, a photo of the author (a person wearing glasses and a blue ballcap) stands under a palm tree, with the camera tilted up to the sky Top text: Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 6 Ron Dionne "Hole in the Ground" Bottom text, a quote from the story: After a few moments, Lt. Rutherford felt a faint scratching through the sole of his boot. Whatever was there was still trying to emerge from the earth.
February 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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The Circus is Back in Town!!!

Thank you for being patient with us as we got our act together for Issue 6. We could not be more excited for this TOC, jam packed with hilarifying misadventures, coming to you this Valentines Day! Gird your loins and get ready to laugh! Aaaaah!
Issue 6 TOC announcement. Black background with a clown logo to the left, and the list of authors and stories on the right. Below the title it says "Valentine's Day Issue" in a curlicue script, with a large red heart next to it. “Hole in the Ground” by Ron Dionne “Pizza Delivery to Dagon” by Tyler Kurtz “The Brood Thanks You For Your Service” by Abigail Kemske “Love And Blood” by Lili Lang “Billy Baby” by Zofia Warwick “Rawdogging Wellness” by Joelle Killian
February 4, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Greetings from Die Laughing! We've missed you!!!

We have 🤡NEWS🤡. Due to circumstances beyond the editor's control, our publication schedule has been temporarily slowed.

Issue 6 will be published on February 14 (VALENTINE'S DAY!!! We love love)
Our next Call (for Issues 7 & 8) will be JULY 1-5
cartoon image of a clown, seemingly dead, with coins on its eyes. It lies in a coffin with its arms crossed over its chest. The words DIE LAUGHING are written over it.
January 13, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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With 2025 wrapping up, glad to have had some modest success (five short stories appearing)

Looking forward to 2026! First up, in January, will be a tale of a boy, a girl, and a bug in @dielaughingmag.bsky.social …
December 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Are you in the mood for a vampire horror comedy? No? Well, how can we turn that no into a yes? @sealenz.bsky.social's "Yesforatu" is the final story of Issue 5, and is now free to read on our website.

Read it here: dielaughingmag.com/2...
In the center of a brown frame, a photo of the author (a person with long, blond hair and glasses) sitting in a chair and having a snack. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: C Lenz's story "Yesforatu" is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: Dave is proof that you can't judge a vampire
December 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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With eight daughters of marrying age, what's a man to do when a wealthy abomination comes to call? Put the kettle on, naturally. Do horrors beyond our comprehension like scones? Read today's free story by Lena Ng to find out for yourself! #dielaughing #horror

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In the center of a black frame, a photo of the author (a smiling, bespectacled person with dark hair and a sparkly witch’s hat) standing in the Halloween aisle of a store. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Lena Ng's "Afternoon Tea Over Innsmouth " is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: “Arghugarrkjejrble,” he said. And he meant it!
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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Some vacation destinations just cry out "visit me!" This location just cries out. And cries out. And cries out. But you want to visit anyway, don't you? Look no further than this week's free flash by Mir Rainbird, now free to read on the Die Laughing website. #dielaughing

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In the center of a gray frame, a photo of a black cat in black and white. The eyes of the cat stare piercingly from the void of the furry face. We presume this is not the author, but can we really be sure? In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Mir Rainbird's "The Moaning Caverns Cry for You! Yes, You!" is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: Oooooooooo! Oooooooooooo! Moan with me! Oooooooooooooooo!
December 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Purchase a PDF of Die Laughing Magazine Issue 5 for $5 here:
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You are purchasing a PDF copy of Die Laughing Magazine, Issue 5. The Table of Contents for Issue 5 is: Romie Stott, "It Is My Circus; They Are My Mon...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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Do you like science? Found fiction? Sporror? How about laughing? We really think today's free story by @ashvalewrites.bsky.social will grow on you, if you know what we mean. Read it today on our website!

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In the center of a beige frame, a photo of the author (a person with longish blonde hair and two nose rings). They are looking directly at the camera and smiling slightly. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Ash Vale's "Results of groundwater formaldehyde reduction using M4501 strain of pleurotus ostreatus" is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: You'll never look at mushrooms the same way again!
December 1, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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This story goes out to everyone who's ever had a sibling. Particularly if you've had a sibling who's made cryptic proclamations whilst levitating several feet overhead. Read "Davy Is Floating" by Glenn Dungan for free on our website today! #dielaughing

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In the center of a blue frame, a photo of the author (a person with short, dark hair and short facial hair) shown in profile standing outdoors. He is wearing a pretty nice sweater. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Glenn Dungan's story "Davy is floating" is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: Brothers! Am I right??
November 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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This story goes out to everyone who's ever had a sibling. Particularly if you've had a sibling who's made cryptic proclamations whilst levitating several feet overhead. Read "Davy Is Floating" by Glenn Dungan for free on our website today! #dielaughing
In the center of a blue frame, a photo of the author (a person with short, dark hair and short facial hair) shown in profile standing outdoors. He is wearing a pretty nice sweater. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Glenn Dungan's story "Davy is floating" is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: Brothers! Am I right??
November 21, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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OH! I *should* do a 2025 end-of-year post! I had a LOT (for me!) stories this year!

We started out with "An Exciting Career Opportunity!" about MLMs and vampires, which was lovingly published by @dielaughingmag.bsky.social this April! Free to read!

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An Exciting Career Opportunity! by Sally Sultzman
“It’s not too late to back out,” Tiffany says as we pull up in front of a regular-looking house.  I appreciate the offer. Because I want to. I absolutely do not want to walk into some stranger…
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November 8, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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"I have considered the possibility that I might have some culpability for the hijinks which have sparked this investigation. After all...I have deliberately assembled a supergroup of perhaps the most terrible monkeys."
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Oh, so you love the monkeys when they're making bold artistic choices, but at the first explosion that's our fault? Read the first free story of Issue 5, where @romiesays.bsky.social explains why that is unjust and improper.

Read it here: dielaughingmag.com/2...
In the center of a brown frame, a photo of the author (a person with longish, light hair) peeking out through a hole in one of those wooden panels with the face cut out. This one makes her look like a pilot with goggles and a helmet and a uniform. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Romie Stott’s flash story “It Is My Circus; They Are My Monkeys; But I Have Limited Influence on the Monkeys” is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: It’s not my fault the monkeys don’t follow instructions!
November 7, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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perhaps your lunch break is coming up and you would like a break from reading about things which are true and horrifying... you could instead read this humorous story of *fictional* mismanagement and ego! and monkeys!
dielaughingmag.bsky.social Die Laughing Magazine @dielaughingmag.bsky.social · Nov 7
Oh, so you love the monkeys when they're making bold artistic choices, but at the first explosion that's our fault? Read the first free story of Issue 5, where @romiesays.bsky.social explains why that is unjust and improper.

Read it here: dielaughingmag.com/2...
In the center of a brown frame, a photo of the author (a person with longish, light hair) peeking out through a hole in one of those wooden panels with the face cut out. This one makes her look like a pilot with goggles and a helmet and a uniform. In the bottom left corner of the frame, an illustration of a creepy clown peeks out from the corner. Top text: Romie Stott’s flash story “It Is My Circus; They Are My Monkeys; But I Have Limited Influence on the Monkeys” is free to read on the Die Laughing Website Bottom text, in a speech bubble coming from the clown: It’s not my fault the monkeys don’t follow instructions!
November 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM