Let your stories fly

21 Futures is more than just a publisher;

our network allows authors to power world-changing ideas.

How we help authors

At 21 Futures, we publish original fiction in the cypherpunk, libertarian, sci-finance and bitcoin genre.

Our mission is to give power to world-changing ideas through story.

21 Futures is run by a passionate team of freedom-loving editors and professionals. We only accept the highest quality manuscripts because we want to champion work that we believe in too.

We publish several original titles each year, including our short-fiction anthologies.

21 Futures is currently open to submissions.

Our Publishing Services

As an imprint of Konsensus Network, we also help fiction authors through our hybrid publishing services.

Authors select the right services to help them shape and produce their masterpiece. Together, we send it out into the world.

Publishing services:
Cover design

Marketing services

Print and distribution

Editing and proofreading

Typesetting and interior design

language services and translation

We create bespoke packages to give authors flexibility. You maintain ownership and control of your work + you keep ALL the royalties earned.

Our Books

Submissions guidelines

Submit your manuscript for assessment via the form.

21 Futures publishes book-length fiction which focuses on cypherpunk, libertarian, and freedom ideals.

We're looking for characters which drive empathy, compelling stories, and novel ideas.

Finished manuscripts only (no pitches please).

We do not publish poetry, plays, or non-fiction.

Please complete the form with as much detail as possible to help us best assess your work.

Upload your first chapter (or up to 10,000 words).

Authors retain the copyright to their work. Manuscripts will not be shared outside the editorial team and will not be kept on file.

After assessment, we'll get back to you within 21 days, outlining the best route forward for publication.

For questions on rights, sponsorship and partnerships, please use the contact page.

21 Futures Blog

Ringcut

Ringcut

Exit moved in silence through the black zone. The road beneath his boots was fractured and blistered from a century of stress fractures, chemical erosion, and neglect. Every surface held the residue o... ...more

Fiction

August 05, 202523 min read

21 Tips for Winning Short Fiction Competitions

21 Tips for Winning Short Fiction Competitions

August 2025 will be the very first Fiction Month on Stacker News. 21 Futures has sponsored the competition, which boasts a total prize fund of 200k sats. The overall winner receives 100k sats, and te... ...more

Culture

July 29, 20255 min read

21 Futures Announces Strategic Partnership with Vexl

21 Futures Announces Strategic Partnership with Vexl

21 Futures and Vexl are announcing a strategic partnership to promote cypherpunk stories and non-KYC Bitcoin. ...more

Interview

July 23, 20252 min read

FICTION - Static Between Signals

FICTION - Static Between Signals

Tonight, my pals are meeting to watch movies. Yup. That ancient stuff. Flickering screens. Glowing pixels in the dark. Eyes wide, and hearts racing. Sometimes laughter. Sometimes gasps. Priceless expe... ...more

Fiction

July 15, 20251 min read

The Story of 21 Futures - How We Started and Where We're Going

The Story of 21 Futures - How We Started and Where We're Going

The Story of 21 Futures - How we started and where we are going. Get the latest news in this update from chief editor, Philip Charter. ...more

Interview

July 07, 20254 min read

FICTION - The Journal's Alchemists

FICTION - The Journal's Alchemists

Leo's eleventh birthday party was not as disenchanting as he expected it to be. At first, his anxiety was driven by his father's uplifting promise of a mysterious gift: "I will give it to you after th... ...more

Fiction

July 01, 202515 min read

Publish your story with 21 futures

21 Futures is open to established and emerging fiction writers.

We feature several stories each month on our blog.

We publish cypherpunk, libertarian, sci-finance and bitcoin themed fiction.

Our editors are looking for gripping, human-interest stories with emotional impact.

They want strong characters, high stakes, and moments of epiphany and change.
There is no word limit, but we're more likely to publish stories under 5,000 words.

We do not accept poetry, essays, articles, or diatribes.

We offer payment of $10 per original piece (payable by PayPal or bitcoin).

Email your story or review as a document (no PDFs) to [email protected].
Note: we do not publish fiction which does not have strong ties to libertarian values or the protection of natural rights.
We publish cypherpunk, libertarian, sci-finance and bitcoin themed fiction.

Please include a line in your cover letter to justify why your story fits our publication.

We will get back to you within 21 days.