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An Ignyte and Shirley Jackson award-winning magazine and podcast of speculative fiction by immigrant and diaspora authors & artists. Issue 5.2 is out now!
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Issue 5.4 is out now! ❤️🔥 A wintry, gothic issue underpinned by disasters and dark transformations. Head over to our website to buy a copy & read the latest issue: www.khoreomag.com
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
The full audio story of The Peculiarities of Hunger by Woody Dismukes is out now!
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Sam Cavalcanti, and produced by Grayson Norman.
You can read or listen to the full story on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Sam Cavalcanti, and produced by Grayson Norman.
You can read or listen to the full story on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The full audio story of The Peculiarities of Hunger by Woody Dismukes is out now!
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Sam Cavalcanti, and produced by Grayson Norman.
You can read or listen to the full story on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Sam Cavalcanti, and produced by Grayson Norman.
You can read or listen to the full story on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
Issue 5.4 is out now! ❤️🔥 A wintry, gothic issue underpinned by disasters and dark transformations. Head over to our website to buy a copy & read the latest issue: www.khoreomag.com
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
December 15, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Issue 5.4 is out now! ❤️🔥 A wintry, gothic issue underpinned by disasters and dark transformations. Head over to our website to buy a copy & read the latest issue: www.khoreomag.com
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
This incredible cover is by Mary Ainza 🧡
And last but certainly not least!! Congrats to our khōréō team member Madeleine Vigneron for publishing “Home Grown”! 🖤🧡 clarkesworldmagazine.com/vigneron_12_...
Home Grown by Madeleine Vigneron
Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.
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December 13, 2025 at 11:25 PM
And last but certainly not least!! Congrats to our khōréō team member Madeleine Vigneron for publishing “Home Grown”! 🖤🧡 clarkesworldmagazine.com/vigneron_12_...
This has been a great month of publishing fantastic stories by our khōréō team! Round of applause for Tina S. Zhu publishing “How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl” 🧡🖤 www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl - Lightspeed Magazine
We put my body double together in June Lee’s basement. Her mom was one of those chill Asian moms who liked having an artsy-fartsy daughter she could brag about at Bible study. She was already pushing ...
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December 13, 2025 at 11:23 PM
This has been a great month of publishing fantastic stories by our khōréō team! Round of applause for Tina S. Zhu publishing “How to Build a Homecoming Queen: A Guide by a Bad Asian Girl” 🧡🖤 www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/how-...
Congrats to our khōréō team member @jdridges.bsky.social on publishing “Captain’s Lay Back”! 🧡 strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
Captain’s Lay Back
I am minding my own flight path
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December 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Congrats to our khōréō team member @jdridges.bsky.social on publishing “Captain’s Lay Back”! 🧡 strangehorizons.com/wordpress/po...
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November 29, 2025 at 7:50 PM
It's #smallbusinesssaturday, and what better way to support small and independent businesses than by buying one of our issues: www.khoreomag.com/shop/ and/or subscribing to our Patreon: www.patreon.com/khoreomag and read amazing stories and/or get some fantastic merch! ❤️🔥
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Look, it’s me!
I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social !
(Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)
I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social !
(Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)
If our spooky October scared you away, it’s safe to return to Story Hour now. This week, Sonia Focke will read us something fun! Host Daniel Marcus joins as a reader. Join us Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. PST! @soniafocke.bsky.social @danielmarcus.bsky.social #Booksky www.storyhour2020.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Look, it’s me!
I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social !
(Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)
I‘ll be reading „Island Getaway“ from the current issue of khōréō @khoreo.bsky.social !
(Which, btw, is getting an AWESOME narrator for its official audio version! Squee!)
Our submissions are open to fiction exploring the theme of "Revolutions" 📣
Visit our website to read the full submission guidelines: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
Visit our website to read the full submission guidelines: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 12, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Our submissions are open to fiction exploring the theme of "Revolutions" 📣
Visit our website to read the full submission guidelines: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
Visit our website to read the full submission guidelines: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The full audio story of Wax and Full Circles by @stefanicox.bsky.social is out now!
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Xperience J, and produced by @lianxiarose.bsky.social.
You can read or listen to the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Xperience J, and produced by @lianxiarose.bsky.social.
You can read or listen to the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
November 11, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The full audio story of Wax and Full Circles by @stefanicox.bsky.social is out now!
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Xperience J, and produced by @lianxiarose.bsky.social.
You can read or listen to the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
The story was edited by Isabella Kestermann, narrated by Xperience J, and produced by @lianxiarose.bsky.social.
You can read or listen to the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/wax-...
Thank you @acwise.bsky.social for reviewing our 5.2 issue!
Join @ac_wise as she explores new short fiction from @KhoreoMag (@khoreo.bsky.social) -
khōréō: Review by A.C. Wise
khōréō 5.2 Diana Dima’s “The Traveling Mountain” in khōréō 5.2 tells the story of a mountain that learns of a land beyond the sea and goes on walkabout. She transforms herself into stones in a qua…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Thank you @acwise.bsky.social for reviewing our 5.2 issue!
🚨 November submissions are OPEN! We're seeking bold, subversive fiction on:
🔁 Cycles of revolution
💥 Revolution as a starting point
🌿 Quiet revolutions & resistance
📢 Disability, class & revolution
Submit now! www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
🔁 Cycles of revolution
💥 Revolution as a starting point
🌿 Quiet revolutions & resistance
📢 Disability, class & revolution
Submit now! www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
🚨 November submissions are OPEN! We're seeking bold, subversive fiction on:
🔁 Cycles of revolution
💥 Revolution as a starting point
🌿 Quiet revolutions & resistance
📢 Disability, class & revolution
Submit now! www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
🔁 Cycles of revolution
💥 Revolution as a starting point
🌿 Quiet revolutions & resistance
📢 Disability, class & revolution
Submit now! www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Celeste Rita Baker, a wonderful writer and human. It was our joy and privilege to publish her story “Me and Seed Sheself” in our magazine in 2022. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones, may she rest in peace. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/me-a...
Me and Seed Sheself
I been wid dis woman since she was small, and now is like we shell casing break in two, in three. First ting I remember from being wid she is hearing she little girl voice. So close it make me vibrat...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:21 PM
We are heartbroken to hear about the passing of Celeste Rita Baker, a wonderful writer and human. It was our joy and privilege to publish her story “Me and Seed Sheself” in our magazine in 2022. Our deepest condolences to her loved ones, may she rest in peace. www.khoreomag.com/fiction/me-a...
November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
November 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
November submissions are OPEN!
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The theme for the November submission period is REVOLUTIONS!
We pay $0.10/word! More info on how to submit is on our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
Only 1 day left until our next submission period opens!
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores the theme "REVOLUTIONS".
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Check out the complete theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores the theme "REVOLUTIONS".
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Check out the complete theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
October 30, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Only 1 day left until our next submission period opens!
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores the theme "REVOLUTIONS".
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Check out the complete theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores the theme "REVOLUTIONS".
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Check out the complete theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
In 7 days, our next submission period opens, with the theme: Revolutions.
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
October 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In 7 days, our next submission period opens, with the theme: Revolutions.
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for bold, subversive fiction exploring cycles of revolution, counter-revolution, quiet resistance, and more.
⏰ Submissions open Nov 1. Full details on what we're looking for: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews!
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
October 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews!
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
In "Diaspora Dracula," by @isabellak.bsky.social and edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, explores humanizing vampires & unpacking their role as societal outsiders. 🦇 www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
📢 Announcing our theme for the November submission period: Revolutions!
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores this theme!
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Read the full theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores this theme!
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Read the full theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
October 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
📢 Announcing our theme for the November submission period: Revolutions!
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores this theme!
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Read the full theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
We're looking for daring, subversive, and strange fiction that explores this theme!
⏰ Submissions will open on November 1. Read the full theme description and submission details: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...
The audio version of “The Swampmasters” by Joshua Lim goes live soon! This story was edited by @witchywonderer.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by Sam Yeow & produced by Aaron Kling. Listen to a snippet now or read a teaser on our website before it goes live: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
October 14, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The audio version of “The Swampmasters” by Joshua Lim goes live soon! This story was edited by @witchywonderer.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by Sam Yeow & produced by Aaron Kling. Listen to a snippet now or read a teaser on our website before it goes live: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
The audio version of “The Traveling Mountain” by @dianadima.com is live! This story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by @darthj.uno and produced by Jenelle DeCosta. Listen to the full audio story or read it on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
October 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
The audio version of “The Traveling Mountain” by @dianadima.com is live! This story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by @darthj.uno and produced by Jenelle DeCosta. Listen to the full audio story or read it on our website: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
Thank you for featuring The Goddess of Loneliness and Misfortune by Anna Bendiy in Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3! This story is from our Issue 4.1 and you can read the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
I need a timeline cleanse. How about a table of contents announcement! That’s right—despite the world being on fire, it’s time to reveal the TOC for Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3! It was VERY hard to narrow the list down but it's all killer, no filler. The book launches October 14. Enjoy! 1/2
September 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Thank you for featuring The Goddess of Loneliness and Misfortune by Anna Bendiy in Year’s Best Canadian F&SF Volume 3! This story is from our Issue 4.1 and you can read the full story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
Issue 5.3 is out now! ❤️🔥 A special themed issue on Symbiosis—close relationships between species. The stories creatively explore their own take on this theme. Head over to our website to buy a copy & read the latest issue: www.khoreomag.com
This incredible cover is by @jocelynshort.bsky.social 🧡
This incredible cover is by @jocelynshort.bsky.social 🧡
September 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Issue 5.3 is out now! ❤️🔥 A special themed issue on Symbiosis—close relationships between species. The stories creatively explore their own take on this theme. Head over to our website to buy a copy & read the latest issue: www.khoreomag.com
This incredible cover is by @jocelynshort.bsky.social 🧡
This incredible cover is by @jocelynshort.bsky.social 🧡
The full audio story of "The Significance Cofactor"
by @hhpak.bsky.social is out now! The story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, & the audio was narrated by @cyrusrodas.bsky.social, with production by Jenelle DeCosta. Full audio version & story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
by @hhpak.bsky.social is out now! The story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, & the audio was narrated by @cyrusrodas.bsky.social, with production by Jenelle DeCosta. Full audio version & story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
September 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
The full audio story of "The Significance Cofactor"
by @hhpak.bsky.social is out now! The story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, & the audio was narrated by @cyrusrodas.bsky.social, with production by Jenelle DeCosta. Full audio version & story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
by @hhpak.bsky.social is out now! The story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social, & the audio was narrated by @cyrusrodas.bsky.social, with production by Jenelle DeCosta. Full audio version & story here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/the-...
The audio version of “Legs” by Evgenia Nekrasova is finally live! This story was translated by Marianna Suleymanova & edited by Kanika Agrawal. The audio was narrated by Georgia Mckenzie & produced by Grayson Norman. Listen to the full audio story or read it here: www.khoreomag.com/translation/...
September 10, 2025 at 5:46 PM
The audio version of “Legs” by Evgenia Nekrasova is finally live! This story was translated by Marianna Suleymanova & edited by Kanika Agrawal. The audio was narrated by Georgia Mckenzie & produced by Grayson Norman. Listen to the full audio story or read it here: www.khoreomag.com/translation/...
Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews! In "Missives from the Postapocalypse," M.J. Woods (ed. Isabella Kestermann) reflects on Larissa Lai’s talk on apocalypses, how marginalized groups have faced them, ways forward & key speculative fiction recs. www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
September 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Celebrating 5 years of khōréō with essays & interviews! In "Missives from the Postapocalypse," M.J. Woods (ed. Isabella Kestermann) reflects on Larissa Lai’s talk on apocalypses, how marginalized groups have faced them, ways forward & key speculative fiction recs. www.khoreomag.com/non-fiction/...
The audio version of “möbius loop” by @spicycloaca.bsky.social is finally live! This story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by Valentín Ángel Fernández and produced by Jenelle DeCosta. Listen to the full audio story or read it here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/mobi...
September 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
The audio version of “möbius loop” by @spicycloaca.bsky.social is finally live! This story was edited by @danaiwrites.bsky.social. The audio was narrated by Valentín Ángel Fernández and produced by Jenelle DeCosta. Listen to the full audio story or read it here: www.khoreomag.com/fiction/mobi...