Sequestrum, a literary magazine with a discerning editorial eye, opens a themed reading period for poetry that engages the speculative. The theme, Science Fiction & Fantasy, is framed not as a genre exercise but as a mode of inquiry: the editors seek work that makes the familiar strange and the strange familiar, whether through swords and sorcery, aliens and artificial intelligence, or more intimate encounters with memory, disease, and the limits of time. This is a call for poems that use the fantastic to illuminate the real. The magazine's editorial statement emphasizes emotional and intellectual resonance over mere genre tropes. They are looking for writing that thrills and never bores, suggesting a preference for vivid, surprising language and structures that earn their strangeness. The scope is broad—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or hybrid—but this opportunity is specifically for poetry. Up to four poems per submission are permitted, each no more than thirty-five lines, and simultaneous submissions are accepted. A brief bio in the cover letter is required for contributor consideration. What artists receive is publication in a respected literary journal, with the attendant visibility and validation that comes from a curated selection. There is no monetary prize listed, but the fee is modest at $7.15, indicating a commitment to accessibility while supporting the magazine's operations. The curatorial vision is one of literary quality first: the fantastical is a lens, not a crutch. Poets should consider how their work engages with other worlds to better understand this one.