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Carve Magazine, named in honor of Raymond Carver, is a literary magazine publishing new short stories every quarter.

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The Mattress Boy of Cameroon
 by Kate Jackson

A chilling ghost tale with a hint of love story. The residents of Cameroon try to dispel the myth of the Mattress Boy, but the children won’t put the story to rest.

An Honorable Mention in the 2011 Raymond Carver Contest.

Story Spotlight is updated the 1st and 15th of each month.

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Raymond Carver Short Story Contest

The 13th annual Raymond Carver Short Story Contest is open until June 30. Prizes of $1000, $750, $500 and two $250. Read the guidelines or posts From the Editor about the contest.


Read. Comment. Share.

We’ve recently added comment and share features to every story we’ve published, so you can talk about your reaction or share your favorite line. No sign-up needed, just use your Facebook, Twitter, Google or email (your email is never shared) and let everyone know your thoughts. Read The Stories.

 

Next issue: Summer 2012

Our next issue arrives June 15 and features a new cover by Italian photographer Alessandra Toninello.

 

2013 Esoteric Awards 

We’re open for submissions to our 2013 Esoteric Awards until the end of the year. The Esoteric Awards recognizes outstanding fiction and photography centered around a topic of special, rare, or unusual interest. The 2013 theme is Natural Disaster. Each winner receives $1000 and publication in our Spring 2013 issue. Read the fiction guidelines or photography guidelines.

 

Submissions

We accept short story submissions year-round. We usually respond in 4-6 months and have an awesome staff of readers that truly look forward to reading every story. Submit today.

 

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For more news and developments about Carve, check out the From the Editor blog.