Monday, April 20 2026
publishing the provocative, scary, and strange

Devin James Leonard

Devin James Leonard’s tales often take place in rural, blue-collar settings, featuring working-class characters who go to great lengths to avoid legitimate work. His writing has appeared in over forty magazines and anthologies, including Flash Fiction Magazine, Black Cat Weekly, BULL, Maudlin House, and Fiction on the Web. His debut novel, The Buddy Snatchers, was recently acquired by Crystal Lake Publishing and is set for release in October 2026. His first short story collection will be published by Twisted Dreams Press in 2027. You can find his publications on Instagram @devinjamesleonard 

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Read Leonard’s flash fiction piece “Send It, Loser” at Maudlin House

Read Leonard’s short story “King of Hearts” in Horrific Scribes, June 2025.

Description: King of Hearts… a children’s card game with adult—and inhumane—repercussions.

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Read Leonard’s short story “Squatters” in Horrific Scribes, January 2026.

Description: Strapped for cash, Ken Duffy takes a job removing squatters from a friend’s building. Little does he know, the squatters aren’t exactly human.