Established 2021
As Salt & Citrus shifts to a new chapter, I am thrilled to introduce Chthonic Lit, an extension of the vision that started in 2021. Where S&C was about process and experimentation, Chthonic Lit focuses on darker, more atmospheric works—pieces that explore the unknown, the eerie, and the haunting spaces between life and death, light and shadow. The blurred line between genre fiction and literary fiction, whose definitions still stump authors today. Speculative fiction is changing and growing every day, and as a predominantly queer horror author myself, I am excited to watch the genre grow and transform. Let’s break those genre boxes together.
Chthonic Lit is a space for writers and artists who delve into the mysteries of fantasy, horror, scifi, and everything in between. This publication welcomes stories, poetry, and art that challenge conventional boundaries, inviting voices that are often left out of mainstream literary spaces. We believe in the power of creating through what is hidden, forgotten, and lost.
Join us as we continue to explore, create, and push the limits of the unknown.
Genres Published
Chthonic Lit focuses on the blurred line between genre fiction and literary fiction, with a particular emphasis on short speculative fiction. Poetry, artwork, essays, and other creative works are welcome but will have less space available as this is primarily a short story collection. The more unique and boundary-pushing, the better!
Submission Policy
You must be 18 or older to submit
We do not accept work generated by AI
The Author grants Chthonic Lit the following rights to their work:
- First Serial Rights: Chthonic Lit retains exclusive rights to publish the work for a period of three (3) months from the date of publication. During this time, the Author agrees not to republish or resell the work in any format.
- Archiving Rights: After the exclusivity period, the work will remain archived on the Chthonic Lit website as part of the published issue. This right is non-exclusive, and the Author retains the ability to republish their work elsewhere.
Each contributor will receive one (1) free copy of the issue in which their work appears.
Reading Fee
$4.50