Third Flatiron Anthologies

Like the branches of a tree, the future of humanity could spread in many directions. Which one shall we follow?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Offshoots: Humanity Twigged, presents short stories about possible futures, whether good or bad. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from human alliances with AIs, animals, and fairies; fashion as policy; virtual reality; or time travel to fix past mistakes. Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles." Science fiction, fantasy, and horror short story anthologies for the discerning reader.

Is there hope for us all?Emily Dickinson's poem, "Hope," described it as "a thing with feathers." Third Flatiron Anthologies' latest collection of short speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror stories touches on the theme of hope, whether it's about taking flight filled with optimism for the future, venturing outside one's comfort zone, taking outsize risks in order to succeed, or finding it dashed on the rocks. Twenty-four authors give their entertaining takes on the subject, including Nemma Wollenfang, Emily Dauvin, Paula Hammond, Barton Paul Levenson, Sharon Diane King, Cayce Osborne, P.A. Cornell, Arthur Carey, David Cleden, F. T. Berner, Raluca Balasa, Melissa Mead, Nicholas Stillman, Shannon Brady, Bonnie McCune, Brian Rappatta, Bruce Arthurs, Alicia Cay, Danielle Mullen, E. J. Delany, Wulf Moon, Art Lasky, James Dorr, and Gerri Leen. Edited by Juliana Rew. Science fiction, fantasy, and horror short story anthologies for the discerning reader.

Do rising tides always lift all boats?Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor short story anthology has the theme, "After the Gold Rush." Twenty-two authors explore themes related to complications of booms and bubbles, including effects of accelerated culture; ecological consequences caused by human over-expansion, such as climate disasters; and economics (for example, monopolies on resources and commodities). Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles." Contributors include James Tager, David Cleden, Robert Bagnall, Andrew Wright, Tim Borella, Wulf Moon, David Hankins, Julie Biegner, Erin Cullen, Shannon Fox, Edward Barnfield, Lauren C. Teffeau, Liam Hogan, Eve Morton, Yelena Crane, Brandon Case, Angelique Fawns, Elizabeth Davis, Cray Dimensional, Daniel M. Cojocaru, Tom Easton, and Jeff Hecht. Edited by Juliana Rew. Science fiction, fantasy, and horror short story anthologies for the discerning reader.

Join the scavenger hunt for fun and happiness! Third Flatiron's all-original science fiction/fantasy/horror/humor anthology, Rhapsody of the Spheres, presents short stories about things that give us joy or meaning. The theme is inspired by the well-known "music of the spheres" philosophy (aka musica universalis) and movements of the heavenly bodies, which dates as far back as ancient Greece. The term, rhapsody refers to an outpouring of ecstatic expression or an epic poem. Follow an international group of authors as they imagine visions ranging from an exhilarating space treasure hunt and alien contact, to nature, family, dreamscapes, discovery, mythology, and the power of music. Notably, a long sought-after truce with dragons is achieved. Includes a flash humor section, "Grins & Gurgles." Contributors include Jendia Gammon, Brian Trent, Jeff Reynolds, David Hankins, Akis Linardos, Maureen Bowden, Bruce Golden, M. A. Dosser, Robin Pond, Jenny Perry Carr, Neethu Krishnan, Liam Hogan, Douglas Gwilym, M. R. Abbink-Gallagher, Anne Gruner, Julie Biegner, Bev Vincent, Stetson Ray, Taylor Dye, Mike Adamson, Sharon Diane King, Edward Barnfield, Monica Joyce Evans, Emily Martha Sorensen, Brandon Case, and Lisa Timpf. Edited by Juliana Rew. Science fiction, fantasy, and horror short story anthologies for the discerning reader.