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Slush Update:

Whew you made this hard. We had around 1,200 stories sent in, and we have pulled around 130 into the first round. Now, we place Nichole into the Backrooms, where each first round story decision gets her 1 cup of water and 1 clue to the exit!

If you haven't gotten an email, query us!

*taps mic*. Okay, the mub is back. Check out the audio here. Great narration, voice acting, effects, and the rest. Thanks to the Drabblecast team for looking into things quickly and reissuing as needed.

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RESPECT HIS MIGHT!
We are officially members of the Mub Club.
Be careful what you make.

Author: Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social
Artist: Samir Sirk Morató @spicycloaca.bsky.social
Narrator: Kristin Holland of Nocturnal Transmissions Podcast

www.drabblecast.org/2025/07/31/d...

We have removed some art for this episode while we research it's origins. Meat-fingers art only here. More information coming.

expert-trained creators have brought you this stunning episode of The Drabblecast. Be careful what you make. Respect his might.

Author: Thomas Ha @thomasha.bsky.social
Narrator: Kristin Holland of Nocturnal Transmissions Podcast

www.drabblecast.org/2025/07/31/d...

Mubs everywhere guys! Better safe than sorry.

Ooof. It's come to my attention that art used for a reprint of mine might be genAI (thanks for flagging @davidniallwilson.com)! Just to be safe, going to delete any promo until I can confirm. Luckily the publisher has a contract provision for no genAI art, so if confirmed/changed, will promo again!

Well, we tried to stop the portal, but it looks like it’s opening anyway. Oh well. We open for submissions at midnight. Ish.

Horror. Up to 6,000 words, including flash. Originals and reprints: you may submit one of each.

Don’t agonise over your cover letter. Just send us a brilliant story.

There's IS an I in "WTF did my parents make me drink??"

Heavens, yes! Samir's roadkill is our cream of the crop.

not only are the Strangies in full swing, but my flash fiction about coastal angelic roadkill is up for Best Weird Fantasy! 😇🫀💫 read it & vote for it, if you're so inclined, and definitely check out everyone else on the ballot
www.drabblecast.org/2024/10/14/d...

We like to think it's about how when life gives you grass make green lemonade. 🐐🍵 And Ernie. We love Ernie.

HUT🏈! HUT 🏈! HIKE 🏈!

Drabblecast 2025 Best Weird Horror Strangies A green bordered white tentacle emerges from the word Strangies. Green leaves surround BEST WEIRD HORROR on a black background.

Personal Best, my Weird body horror story about a fucked up pee-wee football team is up for a Strangie award @drabblecast.bsky.social alongside a ton of incredible stories, artwork, voice acting performances, etc. I appreciate any consideration 💚💀🏈 Deadline: July 31
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Oh man, we loved this one. 🤠

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Exciting news from The Drabblecast!

The Strangies have been extended until July 31st for you to vote.

This is your chance to share those moments that made you laugh, gasp, or hit rewind multiple times.
Make sure your favorites get the recognition they deserve.

www.drabblecast.org/the-strangies/

Hooray! Bluebird, we hardly knew you 🫡 but you haunt the narrative

A collage-style graphic with torn paper and hummingbird sticker decorations. A purple headline at the top reads "Upcoming Publications!" and is followed by this list: “If the Algorithms Are Gentle” in Analog, July/August 2025 “Little Roundfaced Dogs” in Small Wonders, July 2025 “The Endstate of History” in Electric Lit - The Commuter, August 2025 “Tell Me a Secret, Make Me a Liar” in The Drabblecast, forthcoming “Whale Lullaby” in The Banshee, forthcoming

happy to say that i've got some weird, cute, and kinda gross stories on the horizon--can't wait for y'all to read these 💖💫

many thanks to @analogsf.bsky.social, @electricliterature.com, @smallwondersmag.com , @drabblecast.bsky.social, and The Banshee for giving my short fiction a home!

You aren't ready for this one. LONG LIVE BLUEBIRD!

First short story acceptance of the year from @drabblecast.bsky.social (the perfect home)! 🎉 Can’t wait to share my unsettling bird/anti gen AI story with you… 👁️ 🖥️ 👩‍💼 🐦 🏙️ 👥 🎵

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The Drabblecast is seeking a Black female narrator for an upcoming episode. If you are interested, please drop us an email at submissions@drabblecast.org with NARRATOR in the subject line and a little about yourself, including any links to your website or other narration. This is a paid role.

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Interested in becoming a part of the flesh-mass that is the Drabblecast?

We are looking for assistant editors! This is a volunteer opportunity with flexible commitment.

Click through to learn more about us, ask questions here or through the website.

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THE STRANGIES annoucement. A black back ground with images of various episode art falling and floating. Green text reads "The Strangies People's Choice Award for all stories drabbles, art, and voices on the show in 2023 and 2024 ore can be found at drabblecast.org"

We are very happy to announce the return of our own People's Choice Awards. This is not a trick to get you to select the next sacrifice or Chosen One. We super duper promise.

Click the link below to find out more and to cast your vote! It's open now to June 30th!
www.drabblecast.org/the-strangies/

A bear and a girl are centered in the image. In front of them in the foreground is an open grave, dirt and shovel on the side. Behind them is a large looming tree with large gouge marks. The style is hand drawn and mainly red colored with a blue cloudy evening sky. The bear is snarling and has his paw raised. The little girl is worried, looking down at the grave.

Listen to the Diggerman,
the crooked music in his steps,
He can’t walk straight or talk straight.
All those years of digging left him bent.

Author: Joe Koch @horrorsong.blog
Artist: Łukasz Godlewski @godlewskiart.bsky.social
Narrator: Norm Sherman

www.drabblecast.org/2025/05/29/d...

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We can't wait to recruit circuit acolytes, I mean, we want to share this story only! No sacrifices required.

Very happy to announce that my story "Storage Spaces" has been accepted for publication by @drabblecast.bsky.social. Excited to share my questionably hopeful, cosmic horror take on making friends with your creepy next-door neighbor. Plus - circuit board eating for fun and profit (you'll see)!

Art image for "That Bloody Frontier" episode of the Drabblecast. A centaur with tattoos stands atop a train car brandishing a gun and grappling hook. A woman cowers in front of the centaur in a white dress and hat. The train appears to be moving quickly, as the wind whips against the figures. In the distance, we can see a mountain and a bizarre tentacle emerging from the clouds.

Sasha knows about weird shit. Trust us.

www.drabblecast.org/2023/12/19/d...