Call For Submissions
The Fifth Corner invites submissions for its Winter 2026 Dark Fiction Prize. We welcome dark literary fiction, speculative fiction, and literary horror of up to 4,000 words.
The winning writer receives $1,500 CAD, publication in Issue No. 3 with artwork commissioned for their story, and a complimentary license to The Novel Factory writing software.
Submit previously unpublished work, with your name removed from the manuscript for blind review. Simultaneous submissions are welcome; please notify us if your story is accepted elsewhere. Multiple entries are permitted, with a separate reading fee for each.
Entry fee: $29 CAD.
Deadline: October 30, 2026.
Submission Period
September 23, 2026 - October 30, 2026
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Aliona Ciumac
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