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Issue II
Echoes of the Past
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“The past was but the cemetery of our illusions”
—Émile Zola, The Masterpiece
The past lingers like an undying ghost, its stain wrought upon the world. It lives in carved limestone statues and crooked little towns. It whispers through literature and art. Its greatest deeds are legendary, yet its worst sins blemish the very worthiness of humanity. And in the end, it embraces us all in death. Wrapping us within its fold where we join with it for eternity. In this issue of Candlelit Chronicles, we celebrate the echoes of the past. Give us your best dark academia that exudes the charm and atmosphere of antiquity. Characters who seek the long-lost truths of the ancients. Themes that radiate the beauty and mysticism of the bygone. And mysterious settings of crumbling ruins, grand old estates, dark crypts, and all the places where great leaders once stood and martyrs fell. While Issue II will prioritize pieces exploring the days of yore, we still welcome all exceptional works of dark academia, regardless of theme.
Submission Guidelines
Length and Number of Submissions
Poetry must be no longer than 1,000 words.
Prose, including flash fiction and short stories, must be no longer than 3,000 words.
You may submit up to three works of poetry and/or prose per submission in the same file.
Simultaneous Submissions and Republication
Simultaneous submissions are allowed. However, if your piece is accepted elsewhere, please let us know as soon as possible.
We do not accept previously published work. However, if your work is published in Candlelit Chronicles, you may republish it in another magazine so long as you credit us as your piece’s original place of publication.
Other
To avoid bias in the selection process, please do not have your name anywhere in your work (the document submitted).
Please complete all parts of the submission form.
What We’re not looking for
While we love the exploration of universal truths touching upon the themes of humanity, morality, and philosophy, we are not looking for contemporary politics. We also prefer submissions that do not include profanity as we seek to create a cozy atmosphere. We will NOT ACCEPT accept pieces containing slurs, racial or otherwise.