Nicholas Jay

This is out in the world today! So privileged to have a story in this collection. The stories are wonderfully sinister, the book itself is beautifully put together — get thee a copy, stat!

I am so thrilled that my story “You Know How This Will End” will be part of Horror Library Volume 9! I’ve been tinkering with this story since 2021, and Eric’s keen editorial eye unlocked the best version of it. Can’t wait to share it with the world!

Also, Metastellar has recently decided to no longer pair AI images with their stories, and they are working to replace those with other images and art on older stories. Just wanted to take another moment to recognize and celebrate the importance of that decision!

YouTube video by MetaStellar Author Perspectives: Nicholas Jay on The Importance of the Recognizable in Speculative Fiction

The kind folks at @metastellar.bsky.social interviewed me about a bunch of things, including my story featured on their site! Come find out if I know what I'm talking about (unlikely) by watching it here: youtu.be/_cma-omA4EE?...

Shout out to Grace for being such a wonderful interviewer!!

Vivid Worlds ToC and Cover Reveal I hope you had a great World Book Day yesterday. Here at The Slab Press, we’re having our Vivid Worlds Book Day today instead, because I get to announce the writers and stories that will be f…

Very excited to share a story of mine will be included in The Slab Press's new anthology, Vivid Worlds! theslab.press/2025/03/07/v...

Great story, and great thread to boot!

Caught between the expectations of society and the needs of her child, Panya must decide: can she force her daughter to conform and only eat nutribulbs? Or does she need to look outside her community for help? Because people are starting to ask questions...
#2025Pit #A #SPF #WF #novella

Cartoon with the title "The Annapoorna of Flat 808" depicting a man in a red hoodie rolling a crate into a gated community followed by laborers carrying other boxes, with residents looking on

Mohan's company sends him to India to test a robo-kitchen on the gated community he's been running from all his life. Now, he must confront caste, class, & gender for the first time, getting everyone to "never cook again!" to save his job, visa and the life he's built for himself #A #SF #2025pit

And last but not least, "The Theatre Meridian," featured in the Strange Locations anthology from @apexmag.bsky.social. Keep a look out for future Kickstarters from Apex where this may be featured as an add-on!

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"The Fungus Man of Kimball Manor" in @thecoloredllens.bsky.social. No one talks about him, but everyone knows he isn't real, right? You can buy this issue on Amazon! www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJC2G5SW/

Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast - Best Face Forward – FFP 0935 Listen to Manawaker Studio's Flash Fiction Podcast - Best Face Forward – FFP 0935 by CB Droege on Podcast Addict. “Best Face Forward” by Nicholas Jay Manawaker Patreon: https://patreon.com/manawaker/ ...

"Best Face Forward" featured in Manawaker's Flash Fiction Podcast, edited and narrated *perfectly* by @cbdroege.bsky.social. Space can get lonely, but should you answer when someone calls? (I am so thrilled this was released in audio!!) podcastaddict.com/manawaker-st...

Tadpole by Nicholas Jay The discovery of an unholy child sparks a compassionate rift between a fisherman and a shipwright. Featured in Baubles From Bones: Issue 2

"Tadpole" in Baubles from Bones. Two fishermen weigh the consequences of choosing family over duty. www.baublesfrombones.com/tadpole.html

Your Entire Universe in One Bite - MetaStellar First dates are always scary, but sometimes fear can be delicious.

"Your Entire Universe in One Bite" published in Metastellar. What would a first date with a universe-eater look like? www.metastellar.com/fiction/your...

First post, might as well do some shameless self-promotion! Here are the stories I was lucky enough to have published this year 😊 links for online stories below!