onspecmag | The Canadian Magazine of the Fantastic
On Spec is a Canadian magazine of science fiction and fantasy short stories, poetry, and related content. It served Canadian and international readers of speculative fiction for 35 years before publishing its final issue (#134) in December 2025. The magazine was nominated for a Hugo Award in 2026 and is transitioning to a new anthology format under Shadowpaw Press.
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