A short story magazine that assembles a thrilling new mix of stories from genres including horror, science-fiction, comedy, and suspense. Buried at the heart of every story in the magazine is a unique artifact, an object that has inspired our storytellers to create a big idea, an irresistible question, a new immersive world, or a sense of wonder. Unearth your next great read with Assemble Artifacts.
FROM THE ARTIFACTS TEAM
INSTAFAMOUS • The story of two awkward high school friends who decide to create a fake Instagram influencer to increase their popularity... with extremely unexpected results.
RYN WALKER IS DEAD • An influencer discovers the opportunity of a lifetime when she deduces that a major celebrity’s death may just be a hoax, but the truth will put her professional and personal goals at odds.
RETRO • When an astronaut crash lands back on Earth, he scrambles for shelter in a future Mojave Desert, and begins to suspect that his AI is not telling him the full truth.
A LITTLE SLICE OF HELL
INNER DEMONS
THE WISH • When his father dies suddenly at his sixth birthday party, a boy makes a wish that his father never misses his birthday again – but be careful what you wish for.
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Assemble Artifacts Short Story Magazine