Gemini Magazine's Short Story Contest is an annual competition that remains active and open for submissions. The 2026 contest concluded on March 31, 2026, with winners to be published in the Summer 2026 issue. The contest is expected to reopen in late December 2026 for the 2027 edition.
All five finalists will be published online in the June 2013 issue of Gemini Magazine. No restrictions on style, subject, content or length.
Deadline: April 1, 2013
1st Prize: $1,000
2nd Prize: $100
3 Honorable Mentions receive $25 each.
Hints
No restrictions on style, subject, content, or length. Entries must be unpublished. Multiple entries allowed. Stories from blogs allowed. All entries are read blind.