Schafer's Quill
B. H. SchaferFor the contemplative soul searching for beauty and truth between reality and myth. Speculative, haunting, and deeply human stories. Published every other Monday @ 1:30pm EST.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 64 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 10 days ago |
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Shifting Gears: A State of the Quill Update
Hey Quillfolk,
I’ve got quite a few updates on what’s been going on behind the scenes, but for those who don’t want to read the whole thing and would prefer the gist of it, here it is in a nutshell:
My decision to start on Substack was ab...
State of the Quill, Winter's End 2026
Hey there, Quillfolk!
Man, the first quarter of 2026 just zipped right on past. At least, it feels that way to me. I hope you all found something to enjoy in this first stretch of the year.
For the New Folk
For all the new folk who’ve...
The Wolf in the Hollow — dark fantasy short story
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They chased him to the edge of town, and in his desperation he ran for the woods. Somewhere in the back...
Full Manuscript Requested — psychological horror short story
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Alex stared dry eyed at his laptop screen. Thank-you for reaching out to me, and for sending sample pag...
The Clouds Used to Be Grand — literary short story
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I was a sky-gazer, once, but...
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