We were really impressed by the novel excerpts that came in this time around and after much deliberation, are ready to present which stories made the longlist. Keep your eye on our website for our shortlist!
This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! We invite writers to submit to the 2026 Uncharted Magazine Novel Excerpt Prize from March 30 to May 31, 2026. There’s something enthralling about stories carved from longer works that have a sense of purpose and stakes, a feeling of depth and emotion. We […]
By Caitlin Taylor So It was the greatest joy to ask author and poet Kelsey Day questions about their first novel for young readers, The Spiral Key, which has been out since February 24th of this year. This was especially exciting as Kelsey was my former classmate at Emerson College where I had the privilege […]
This challenge is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted! We’re excited to read these stories! It’s time for our noir writers to send us something that utilizes shadows, the juxtaposition of law and crime, and lurking antagonists (including crime, mystery, thriller, and atmospheric horror stories). For this Noir Challenge, we’re pleased to offer […]
By Caitlin Taylor So We at Uncharted were excited to reconnect with Emily O’Malley Liu who previously won second place in our 2022 Novel Excerpt Contest with her short story “Roses.” We’re honored to have featured this excerpt as Emily’s story has since been picked up by Shiraki Press and will be coming out on […]
We’re shaking with fear and excitement to announce the winner of this challenge! This writer gave us quite the fright and now we’re all having trouble sleeping. Thank you to all who submitted! 1st Place Winner: The Interpreter by Patrick St. Amand Shortlist:
These stories thrilled us with their horrifying characters and premises! Please congratulate these 7 Shortlisted stories! We’ll be back soon with our winner!
By Caitlin Taylor So I was delighted to get in touch with Megan Davidhizar to start the new year with a conversation about her latest YA psychological thriller, Gaslit, which comes out today! It starts with a headache. Ella was supposed to spend time with her friends like a normal seventeen year old until a […]
Here are our shortlisted titles of 16 stories we couldn’t let go of! These stories have been sent to guest judge Shelby Van Pelt for her final choices!
This contest is now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted. We will have results in the next 12-14 weeks. We invite writers to submit to the Uncharted Magazine Cinematic Short Story Contest from January 05 to March 08, 2026. This award is for all of our genres: Science Fiction/Fantasy, Thriller/Mystery (Horror), Young Adult, Historical […]
These stories thrilled us with their horrifying characters and premises! Please congratulate these 21 Longlisted stories! We’ll be back soon with our shortlist and then the winner!
By Caitlin Taylor So The weather outside is…well, you know. But brace the cold if it’s true where you are and if not (lucky you), waltz on over to your nearest bookstore to search for these December and January releases. Finish 2025 strong and start 2026 with a spring in your step and new stories […]