Hippocampus Magazine and Books, a publication dedicated to creative nonfiction, is currently accepting flash CNF submissions. The magazine has established itself as a venue for concise, powerful true stories, and this call reaffirms its commitment to the flash form. Submissions should not exceed 800 words and must be double-spaced with numbered pages. The magazine requires anonymous manuscripts: remove your name from headers, footers, title pages, and file names. This practice ensures that the editorial team evaluates each piece on its own merits, without bias toward established names. While creative nonfiction sometimes necessitates the use of the author's name within the narrative, contributors are trusted to exercise discretion. A reading fee of $3 (USD) applies to each submission. This fee supports the magazine's operations and is standard for many literary publications. Hippocampus does not specify a prize or payment for accepted work in this call, but publication in a respected CNF-focused magazine offers significant exposure within the literary community. The deadline for submissions is December 1, 2026. Writers are encouraged to review the full guidelines on the magazine's website before submitting. The curatorial vision of Hippocampus centers on authentic, well-crafted nonfiction that resonates with readers. Flash CNF, with its brevity and intensity, demands precision and emotional clarity. The magazine seeks pieces that capture a moment, a memory, or an insight with economy and grace. By maintaining a blind submission process, Hippocampus fosters a fair and rigorous selection environment. This opportunity is ideal for writers who excel in the short form and who can distill complex experiences into compelling, under-800-word narratives.