Disco Kitchen Magazine is assembling its fourth volume, a print or digital anthology that positions fiction alongside nonfiction, poetry, art, and experimental work. The publication's open call reflects a deliberate editorial eclecticism: it seeks prose that can stand beside visual and hybrid contributions without losing its own integrity. For the fiction section, the magazine asks for approximately 3,000 words—a length that accommodates the short story or the novel excerpt, the lyric essay, or the speculative fragment. The absence of a stated prize or honorarium is not unusual for independent literary magazines, but the $3.00 submission fee signals a reading process that is at least partially funded by contributors, a common model in contemporary small-press publishing. The curatorial vision, as implied by the guidelines, favors work that is aware of its own form. The magazine's willingness to consider experimental writing—with the caveat that word count remains capped at 3,000—suggests an interest in innovation that does not abandon discipline. Fiction submissions should therefore be crafted with attention to language and structure, not merely plot. The editors have not specified a theme, which places the burden of thematic coherence on the writer: the strongest submissions will likely be those that feel complete and necessary in themselves, rather than those that attempt to guess a trend. What the magazine offers is publication in a volume that brings together multiple disciplines, potentially reaching readers who might not otherwise encounter the writer's work. There is no mention of contributor copies or payment, so submitters should proceed with the understanding that this is a non-paying market. The reading period is open until November 1, 2026, and the fee is $3.00 USD. Inquiries may be directed to discokitchenmag@gmail.com. Writers should treat this as an opportunity to place a carefully revised piece in a curated context, not as a venue for unpolished drafts.