The Maul

And so, it’s been a year. The Maul published its first issue in September 2023. I think it’s important at moments like this to reflect on where we’ve been, and where we’re probably headed, and to thank all the folks who’ve diligently supported us so far. The Maul started as an idea I had while…

Editorial by Brian Rosten A good number (though not all) of lit mags have yet to put out a position statement on submissions from artificial intelligence engines at the time I compose this. I’ve been thinking about writing one for a while, and have honestly been procrastinating. So I thought about why, and I think…

by Shell St. James

by Alina Wahab

by Charlie B. Lorch In their dreams, their teeth rise from the sink and slot back into place one by one.   They open their mouth, slide an index – skin of its tip grown back – inside. Fingerprint alongside pink gums. The yellowed teeth stand in a disorderly row, huddled together in a messy semi-circle,…

by Caias Ward Fitness Log Week 33 Height: 5’7″ Weight: 155 lbs -Barbell Bench Press: 135 lbs 3 Sets 10 Reps  No Change -Dumbbell Bench Press: 40 lbs 3 Sets 10  No Change -Incline Bench Press: 140 lbs 1 Sets 10 Reps, 135 lbs  2 Sets 10 Reps  No Change -Decline Press: 160 lbs 1…

by Frank Oreto I am being punished. Captain Jurgen Shurke closed his eyes and thought of his nightclub in Berlin. He hummed a bit of forbidden jazz and could almost smell the heady mix of tobacco, brandy, and beautiful women that once filled his nights. A hot iron hissed against damp cloth from across the…

by Jason P. Burnham Author’s note: After repeated attempts at various peer-reviewed publications, including rejections for ‘violating scientific integrity’, I have made the decision to post this paper to the bioRxiv as I do not believe it will ever be accepted at a peer-reviewed journal. Nobody believes the events documented herein to be real. Despite…

We have decided, based on user feedback, to make our Cosmic Horror Contest free. This means many things, which are detailed below. The first is that anyone who paid for entry on PayPal will be offered a refund. You can decline this refund as a way of helping us fundraise, but just know it will…

Who: Anyone who wants to support The Maul Magazine and/or win a Flash Fiction Contest! What: A Flash Fiction Contest Fundraiser w/ $5 entry; $100 Grand Prize When: May 1st – May 16th Where: Entries and PayPal entry fee to themaulmagazine@gmail.com Why: Because 8 cents a word, submission systems, and Google ads are all expensive…