Faith Allington
@faithallington.bsky.social
Author
📚 Pink horror & haunting speculative stories
✒️ Editorial at Flash Fiction Online, Haven Spec & LSQ
👻 Vaguely goth but also whimsical
🍄 Tea drinker & fungi admirer
(she/her) #amquerying
📚 Pink horror & haunting speculative stories
✒️ Editorial at Flash Fiction Online, Haven Spec & LSQ
👻 Vaguely goth but also whimsical
🍄 Tea drinker & fungi admirer
(she/her) #amquerying
That beginning is gold 😂 I call that trashcan roulette in my house.
February 12, 2026 at 8:31 PM
That beginning is gold 😂 I call that trashcan roulette in my house.
Such a great novelette, incredibly chilling. Thanks for sharing!
February 12, 2026 at 7:10 AM
Such a great novelette, incredibly chilling. Thanks for sharing!
Reposted by Faith Allington
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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February 11, 2026 at 9:56 PM
I don’t really know what I expect in posting this, but maybe some people see it and can learn from it.
I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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I’ll call it “lessons from an unwilling immigration attorney.”
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The prose of "Magical Girl: Corporate Failure" is the first thing to hit you in the teeth—it’s thick, visceral and compelling. In less than twelve hundred words, the story manages to pack a great deal of context and character work...
Read the story & the micro review! havenspec.com/fiction/magi...
Read the story & the micro review! havenspec.com/fiction/magi...
February 11, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The prose of "Magical Girl: Corporate Failure" is the first thing to hit you in the teeth—it’s thick, visceral and compelling. In less than twelve hundred words, the story manages to pack a great deal of context and character work...
Read the story & the micro review! havenspec.com/fiction/magi...
Read the story & the micro review! havenspec.com/fiction/magi...
Middle Earth! I feel certain the food is better.
February 10, 2026 at 1:55 AM
Middle Earth! I feel certain the food is better.
"Elou Carroll’s short story about wickedness explores what happens when we look away from the darkest parts of ourselves. It offers a lovely take on the concept of changelings. Each vignette unfolds, revealing a new layer that..."
Read @keychild.bsky.social's story, plus mini editor reviews too.
Read @keychild.bsky.social's story, plus mini editor reviews too.
👀January 2026 Fiction👀
ICYMI, "And If You Must Be Wicked, You Must" is a short story by @keychild.bsky.social about being forced to outsource your anger. Read this one for its refusal of the patriarchy and its embracing of all the right kinds of wicked.
havenspec.com/fiction/and-...
ICYMI, "And If You Must Be Wicked, You Must" is a short story by @keychild.bsky.social about being forced to outsource your anger. Read this one for its refusal of the patriarchy and its embracing of all the right kinds of wicked.
havenspec.com/fiction/and-...
And If You Must Be Wicked, You Must, Haven Spec Magazine
"And If You Must Be Wicked, You Must" by Elou Carroll
havenspec.com
February 9, 2026 at 5:57 PM
"Elou Carroll’s short story about wickedness explores what happens when we look away from the darkest parts of ourselves. It offers a lovely take on the concept of changelings. Each vignette unfolds, revealing a new layer that..."
Read @keychild.bsky.social's story, plus mini editor reviews too.
Read @keychild.bsky.social's story, plus mini editor reviews too.
Reposted by Faith Allington
ICYMI, our general submission window is open this entire month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
February 8, 2026 at 5:02 PM
ICYMI, our general submission window is open this entire month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
Ugh I'm so sorry to hear this! It makes no sense and seems ridiculously unfair to not even tell you why. I love your art and buy it on inprnt.
February 7, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Ugh I'm so sorry to hear this! It makes no sense and seems ridiculously unfair to not even tell you why. I love your art and buy it on inprnt.
Reposted by Faith Allington
👀January 2026 Poetry👀
ICYMI, "A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
ICYMI, "A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
A Party, A Party!, Haven Spec Magazine
"A Party, A Party!" by Faith Allington
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February 7, 2026 at 2:20 PM
👀January 2026 Poetry👀
ICYMI, "A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
ICYMI, "A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
I literally just read that and thought the same 😂
February 6, 2026 at 3:15 PM
I literally just read that and thought the same 😂
Reposted by Faith Allington
The community drabble for today is, "Decisions, Decisions…" by Hannya Kay. The theme was "conundrum."
Find Hannya Kay on X @Hannya_Kay / BlueSky @HannyaKay.bsky.social
Care to drabble with us? Join the fun at reachyourapex.com/drbl
#authors #drabbles #writingprompts
Find Hannya Kay on X @Hannya_Kay / BlueSky @HannyaKay.bsky.social
Care to drabble with us? Join the fun at reachyourapex.com/drbl
#authors #drabbles #writingprompts
February 5, 2026 at 7:50 PM
The community drabble for today is, "Decisions, Decisions…" by Hannya Kay. The theme was "conundrum."
Find Hannya Kay on X @Hannya_Kay / BlueSky @HannyaKay.bsky.social
Care to drabble with us? Join the fun at reachyourapex.com/drbl
#authors #drabbles #writingprompts
Find Hannya Kay on X @Hannya_Kay / BlueSky @HannyaKay.bsky.social
Care to drabble with us? Join the fun at reachyourapex.com/drbl
#authors #drabbles #writingprompts
Agreed, this drabble is soooo good @hannyakay.bsky.social!
February 6, 2026 at 4:10 AM
Agreed, this drabble is soooo good @hannyakay.bsky.social!
Ohh look at that cover!! 🥰
February 4, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Ohh look at that cover!! 🥰
This is gorgeous!
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
This is gorgeous!
Thank you!! ❤️
And I'm def gonna repost your story with some od my review, loved your piece!
And I'm def gonna repost your story with some od my review, loved your piece!
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Thank you!! ❤️
And I'm def gonna repost your story with some od my review, loved your piece!
And I'm def gonna repost your story with some od my review, loved your piece!
So excited for my werewolf sanctuary poem to appear in such truly stunning company! Also that art! 🔥 🥹
do you need:
🎊 parties as an act of hope
🐺 monsters finding community
this poem was written for you
havenspec.com/poetry/a-par...
do you need:
🎊 parties as an act of hope
🐺 monsters finding community
this poem was written for you
havenspec.com/poetry/a-par...
Our ✨January 2026 Issue✨ is now free to read online!
Find it here:
havenspec.com/issues/issue...
Or get the PDF and EPUB:
ko-fi.com/s/c906166bff
The January Issyou features seven stories and four poems all written in second-person POV!
Find it here:
havenspec.com/issues/issue...
Or get the PDF and EPUB:
ko-fi.com/s/c906166bff
The January Issyou features seven stories and four poems all written in second-person POV!
Issue Twenty-One, January 2026, Haven Spec Magazine
Fiction and poetry for the 21st century
havenspec.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM
So excited for my werewolf sanctuary poem to appear in such truly stunning company! Also that art! 🔥 🥹
do you need:
🎊 parties as an act of hope
🐺 monsters finding community
this poem was written for you
havenspec.com/poetry/a-par...
do you need:
🎊 parties as an act of hope
🐺 monsters finding community
this poem was written for you
havenspec.com/poetry/a-par...
Sending you thoughts and support, it's a tough time right now
January 30, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Sending you thoughts and support, it's a tough time right now
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This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 2:39 AM
This kicks off on Wednesday. So many amazing opportunities here, with plans to do some good.
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Let’s get to work. 💪🏽 www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Congrats on all the amazing progress, that's fantastic. And fingers crossed for your hold. 🤞
January 29, 2026 at 3:37 PM
Congrats on all the amazing progress, that's fantastic. And fingers crossed for your hold. 🤞
Wow congrats!!!!! 👏👏👏
January 28, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Wow congrats!!!!! 👏👏👏
Reposted by Faith Allington
Hi this is Rebecca, FFO EIC. I just want to say that if you are like me, it’s been really hard to write lately. The absolute horrific behavior of ICE goons is hard to watch yet I can’t look away. I’m journaling, I’m capturing quotes and emotions, I’m reading poetry.
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#writingcommunity
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#writingcommunity
January 25, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Hi this is Rebecca, FFO EIC. I just want to say that if you are like me, it’s been really hard to write lately. The absolute horrific behavior of ICE goons is hard to watch yet I can’t look away. I’m journaling, I’m capturing quotes and emotions, I’m reading poetry.
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#writingcommunity
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#writingcommunity
Still swooning over how my werewolf sanctuary poem ended up with this amazing wolf pile artwork by @aimeecozza.com!!! 🥰 🥹
👀January 2026 Poetry👀
"A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
Subscribers get it Monday!
"A Party, A Party!" is a poem by @faithallington.bsky.social about finding community among those who get labeled *monster*. Read this one as a sanctuary and join the party (a party!)
Subscribers get it Monday!
January 22, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Still swooning over how my werewolf sanctuary poem ended up with this amazing wolf pile artwork by @aimeecozza.com!!! 🥰 🥹
Reposted by Faith Allington
January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Reposted by Faith Allington
Our general submission window will open on the first of the month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
Haven Spec Magazine, Submission Page
Fiction and Poetry for the 21st Century!
www.havenspec.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Our general submission window will open on the first of the month!
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
We want stories and poetry with a strong voice and a sense of adventure, stuff that makes us feel things, stuff that lets us use our hearts and our brains and leaves us wanting more!
Guidelines & schedule:
www.havenspec.com/submit/