About Hardluck Stories

Hardluck Stories ran from 2002 to 2008, publishing hardboiled and noir fiction under a rotating series of guest editors. Its issue index, editor profiles, interviews, essays, and author bibliography serve readers and researchers.

Where to Begin

The Archives page lists the issues and credits. The guest-editor history explains the model that gave each edition a distinct voice, while the Hardluck Thoughts page follows the zine's editorial conversation.

All fiction in the issue index remains the property of its authors. The pages list publication details and do not claim rights in the stories themselves.