Real Places. Unreal Stories. Welcome to VIRGINIA FANTASTIC From the barrier islands of the Eastern Shore to historic Richmond, from the misty peaks of the Appalachians to the tree-lined streets of Arlington—discover stories where history collides with wonder, legends awaken, and the Commonwealth reveals its secrets. This collection of forty-one spellbinding flash stories blends fantasy, science fiction, and subtle horror with a distinctly Virginian twist. Wander Cold Harbor Battlefield where fallen soldiers still march. Share moments with presidential ghosts. Face fire-breathing dragons soaring over the Shenandoah Valley. Tread through the murky depths of the Great Dismal Swamp, where otherworldly creatures lurk. Smile at a clever feline lighthouse keeper tending the beacon at Cape Henry Lighthouse. Perfect for fans of regional weird fiction, flash fiction enthusiasts, and anyone who loves seeing their home state through a speculative lens. The Line-up: Grace Athanasiou — "One for the Mountain Folk" Madeline Barnicle — "Theophany on the Stockton" Robin E. Bates — "The Reeds of Percival’s Island" Jennifer Belote — "Broad Street Station" Sarah Benton — "2609 West Grace Street" James Blakey — "May 15, 2064" Caitlyn Brooke — "The Trees" Ember Brooks — "Hope is a Thing with Brittle Scales" Jessica Carboni — "Blue Haze" Adam S. Crowe — "Mother of Presidents" Alexis Collins — "The Bakery by Campus" r.a.t. dubrueler — "Late for Muster" Tara Eckenroad — "Chessie’s Fiddler" Arlen Fain — "An Encounter in the Great Dismal Swamp" MaryJune Haines — "Trail Magic" David Horn — "Run the Ridges" & "Sirens of the Chesapeake" Kurt Johnson — "Back of the Dragon" Khayelihle — "The Luray Lantern" Elora Kouns — "Lifted into the Night" Carol Parris Krauss — "Luellen with the Emerald Shoes" Merit La Frenière — "The Widow’s Light" & "Mrs. Hensley’s Home for Well-Behaved Spirits" Jane Limprecht — "The General’s Gold" Jeannie Marschall — "Manifest" Megan McClintock — "In Bad Faith" & "They Called the Body Jane" S. C. McClintock — "Fish Guts" Carey Ann Miller — "Finding Sea Glass" Jon Negroni — "Please Remain on the Marked Path" Kent M. Peterson — "Ghost Story" Steve Porter — "Lights in the Lake" Jen Poteet — "Move to the Country, They Said. It Will be Relaxing, They Said…" Stephen A. Roddewig — "Tour Unit 73Y" Arre Shane — "Rebirth" Carol Steele — "Listen to Miss Nellie" Griff Thomas — "Rubilacxe" Alex Tucker — "Leave No Trace" Matthew J. Turner — "Sovereign Battlestate Virginia" Shannon Wagoner — "The Grit in the Baseboards" Dewey L. Yeatts — "Back Road Blues"