Rejection is a natural part of every writer's journey-a tough lesson in growth, refining your craft, or timing. Your story's moment might come when you least expect it. Sometimes, the stars align, and with a bit of magic, what was once buried in your reject pile could be ready to shine and be seen by the world. Welcome to Crumpled. Stories by: AJ Humphreys, Alicia Toothman, Andy Edge, Chris Heinicke, David K. Slater, Denver Wheeler, Derek Thomas, Dylan Wells, Jacinta Rae, Joseph Murnane, Jules Terry, Jyl Glenn, Kate Reedwood, Kimberly Nicole, K.L. Allister, Kristal Shanahan, Mel Kitching, Savannah R. Fischer, and Svea Neitzke.