Iron & Salt Press is a forthcoming magazine dedicated to speculative short fiction, with a stated focus on mystery, horror (particularly cryptids), crime (especially police procedurals), and thrillers. The publication will launch in September 2026 and will feature a new story every other Saturday, establishing a bimonthly rhythm that places a premium on tightly constructed, genre-fluent narratives. Submissions are open on a rolling basis, and there is no fee to submit. The press invites stories of up to 5,000 words. While the guidelines do not specify payment or rights, the absence of a fee and the clear genre parameters suggest an editorial vision centered on accessible, high-concept storytelling that respects both the writer's craft and the reader's time. The emphasis on cryptids and police procedurals indicates a taste for the uncanny and the procedural—narratives where the inexplicable meets the methodical. For the writer, this is an opportunity to place work in a venue that appears to value genre traditions while carving a distinct identity through its thematic niches. The rolling deadline allows for careful revision, and the launch timeline offers a clear horizon for publication. Iron & Salt Press is not positioning itself as a general-interest magazine; it is a specialist outlet for writers who understand the mechanics of suspense, the atmosphere of dread, and the satisfaction of a well-wrought investigation.