Explore Original Fiction & Writing
Your go-to home for insightful new fiction, poetry, & literary articles
Welcome to Lore Publication!
We are a dedicated publisher that champions independent voices, original fiction, and imaginative writing from established, new, and upcoming authors. We are all about letting storytellers do what they do best by giving them a platform to reach readers whilst championing freedom of speech.
From fables about powerful wizards battling demons to everyday speculative tales about human nature, Lore prides itself on being a place where writers of all creeds can share their work with readers across the globe.
We platform writers’ voices in a time where voices matter. We are human centric, and as bias free as possible.
All the creative work you’ll find via our short fictional work directory are from both hobbyist and professional authors, crafted with care and attention, for all to enjoy.
Our Featured Article
Solarpunk Fiction Explained: Why Sci-Fi Needs Hope Now
At a glance: Solarpunk fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that imagines sustainable, optimistic…
For The Story Lovers
Our Most Recent Stories
Mystery Flash Fiction | The Hunt
Mystery flash fiction ‘The Hunt’ by Stewart Storrar The sun gleamed and cast its powerful…
Maven : Part Two – An Urban Fantasy Anthology Series
Maven : Part Two It was the headache that I became aware of first, this…
Maven : Part One – An Urban Fantasy Anthology Series
Maven : Part One The first thing I was aware of was the deep, monotonous…
Sci Fi Short Story | Reels of Liberty
Sci Fi Short Story ‘Reels of Liberty’ by Stewart Storrar Ralha picked at the mud…
The Spire by Stewart Storrar – Cosmic Horror Short Story
With strange sulking shadows and unfamiliar shapes, spending your first night in a new home…
Horror Short Story | Arcane Mandate by Stewart Storrar
Image credit: simonwijers via Pixabay Horror Short Story ‘Arcane Mandate’ by Stewart Storrar I woke up…
Lore’s Commercial Releases
Lore Publication is dedicated to showcasing the work of talented writers from across the globe, and aside from our free selection available on the website, we do have commercial releases available.
Browse our selection now and see if any of our commercial releases take your fancy!
For The Avid Creative Writers
For the creative writers among you that are looking to hone your writing craft, we write a variety of blog posts dedicated to helping you forge your next story. We have everything from deep dives into character tropes, to articles that discuss philosophy, characterisation, world-building, prompt writing, and much, much more!
Our Most Recent Posts
Solarpunk Fiction Explained: Why Sci-Fi Needs Hope Now
At a glance: Solarpunk fiction is a genre of speculative fiction that imagines sustainable, optimistic…
A Song by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The autumn leaf was falling At mid-night from the tree, When at her casement calling,…
101 Word Prompts for Imaginative Writing
When I delved into the world of imaginative writing for the first time, writer’s block…
Not Just Fiction; We Publish Poetry
While providing free, original fiction to our reader-base is our core goal here at Lore Publication, we have always had a soft spot for evocative poetry.
On our blog is where we publish poems, poetry one-shots, or even a few select poems together in one longer-form post. Our first commercial project, Nihilist’s Bible, is a niche poetry chapbook from our founder, Stewart.
To us, poetry is just as vital to our readers as our fiction.
Our Poetry Library
A Song by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
The autumn leaf was falling At mid-night from the tree, When at her casement calling,…
The Song of Your Stars | Poem by Stewart Storrar
I am the voice of star struck poets, The call of the enchanted singer, The vision of the inspired filmmaker, And…
‘Unspoken Melody’ A Poem by Stewart Storrar
It is the tree rustling in the shrill wind,The amber leaf that falls from the…
FAQs About Lore Publication
Original fiction refers to brand-new, unpublished creative writing—spanning short stories, flash fiction, and novels—that features unique characters, original worlds, and fresh narratives rather than existing copyrighted universes. At Lore Publication, our original fiction directory features human-centric, carefully curated stories from both emerging and established independent authors across genres like sci-fi, fantasy, horror, and speculative fiction.
You can read free original fiction directly in Lore Publication’s online short story and flash fiction libraries. We publish a growing collection of original sci-fi, urban fantasy, cosmic horror, and speculative fiction—including multi-part anthology series and standalone flash fiction— crafted by hobbyist and professional writers, with no paywalls or mandatory subscriptions required.
Lore Publication focuses primarily on speculative original fiction, including science fiction, urban fantasy, dystopian tales, cosmic horror, and mystery. From epic fables of wizards and demons to everyday speculative stories exploring human nature, our platform showcases imaginative original fiction alongside poetry and creative writing resources.
Yes, Lore Publication is dedicated to championing independent storytellers by accepting original fiction submissions from both new and established authors. We platform human-centric, bias-free creative writing across various speculative genres. Check our submission guidelines for current open calls, word counts for flash fiction and short stories, and commercial release opportunities.
Yes, every piece of original fiction, poetry, and article on Lore Publication is human-centric and written by human authors. We pride ourselves on offering authentic, bias-free creative writing crafted with care and attention by real storytellers, ensuring readers experience genuine human imagination and craft.
We regularly update our digital libraries with new original fiction releases, including monthly short story and flash fiction instalments, new poetry, and educational blog posts for creative writers. Bookmark our recent releases page to stay updated on our latest fiction drops.
In addition to our free digital library of original fiction and flash fiction, Lore Publication offers commercial releases, including anthology series, poetry chapbooks (such as Stewart Storrar’s A Nihilist’s Bible), and special print/eBook editions. Sales from our commercial releases help support our authors and keep our online original fiction directory free for readers.
Lore Publication offers a comprehensive blog suite tailored for authors seeking to hone their original fiction craft. Our articles cover world-building tips, character tropes, philosophy in story structure, plot prompt lists (e.g., 101-word prompts), and naming generators for sci-fi and fantasy worlds.