What are some popular magazines with short stories?

The New Yorker is quite well - known for seeking high - quality short stories. It has a large readership and a reputation for publishing great literary works. Another one is Clarkesworld, which is popular in the science - fiction and fantasy genre. They are always on the lookout for engaging short stories in those areas.

Harper's Magazine also publishes short stories. Their editorial team carefully selects stories that are thought - provoking and engaging. They contribute to the literary landscape by promoting new and established short - story authors.

One popular horror short story that has been in magazines is 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. It was first published in 'The New England Magazine' and is a classic in the horror genre, exploring themes of mental illness and the oppression of women.

The Hindu Literary Review is also a great source. It is a part of 'The Hindu' newspaper. It regularly features short stories that are thought - provoking. These stories can cover a variety of topics from the political and social scenario in India to more personal and emotional stories of the common people.

Another popular one is Asimov's Science Fiction. Although it specializes in science fiction short stories, which are a subset of fiction. It has a large following among science fiction fans and those interested in speculative short fiction.

The New Yorker is extremely popular. It has a large readership and the short stories it publishes are often very high - quality and cover diverse themes. 'Atlantic Monthly' is also very well - liked. It has been around for a long time and has a tradition of featuring excellent short stories.

Mint Lounge is also quite popular. It features short stories that are more contemporary in nature. They might focus on the corporate world, modern technology's impact on people's lives, or the changing social fabric in India's big cities. For instance, a short story could be about a young professional struggling to find a work - life balance in the cut - throat corporate environment of Mumbai.

A few popular options for YA short story magazines are 'Bustle's YA Fiction' and 'YA Interrobang'. These magazines provide a platform for emerging YA voices and present a wide range of themes and genres to appeal to young adult readers.

Dark Discoveries is popular as well. It features a lot of short horror stories. It often has special issues dedicated to different horror themes. It also interviews horror writers, which gives readers an inside look into the world of horror writing and the creation of short horror stories.

One well - known erotica magazine with stories is 'Playboy'. It has not only featured some rather sensual photo spreads over the years but also included fictional stories that often explore themes of romance and sexual tension. However, it has evolved over time to include more mainstream and cultural content as well.