Ninth Letter, a literary journal affiliated with the University of Illinois, operates as a distinct space where writing and design intersect. Its web edition extends this mission into a digital format, offering a platform for creative nonfiction that engages with a specified theme. The journal has a history of publishing work that is both formally inventive and intellectually rigorous, and this call reflects that commitment. For this opportunity, the editors seek a single essay or up to three flash nonfiction pieces, with a total word count not exceeding 3,500 words. There is no submission fee. Accepted file formats are .doc, .docx, and .pdf, and the journal requests that text not be fully justified due to website constraints. Crucially, submissions must include a brief note explaining the work's connection to the theme; without this note, the submission will not be considered. This requirement underscores the editors' interest in work that is in deliberate conversation with the thematic prompt. The web edition is a separate channel from the print journal, and submissions sent via other means will not be considered for this edition. This specificity suggests a focused editorial vision for the digital space, one that values clarity of intent and alignment with the theme. Writers are encouraged to consider how their work resonates with the theme and to articulate that connection succinctly in their note.