The galaxy of Warhammer 40,000 is immense. The setting is inarguably one of the broadest in fiction. With near limitless planets and cultures, it can be home to stories from…

In the grim darkness of the far future, there are no happy endings, and the greatest mistake one can make is to foolishly hope for a better tomorrow. For most,…

Plans, plans, plans. Everyone has one, but not every plan is a good one. Plans often fall apart upon first contact with the enemy, leading to the tales of hubris…

April Fool’s Day is on the horizon, and the 41st millennium has no shortage of fools and their tales. That's why we're bringing you an April Fool’s feature! To end…

Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate love and affection, and what better way to do that than through stories? The editorial team have handpicked a selection of stories they…

2022 has been a huge year for us here at Cold Open Stories. Between the four Fast Fiction competitions and four Short Fiction we ran this year, we've published over 100…