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Dark Krypt

Do not submit here! This project is believed to be defunct. (September 2008)

About

The Dark Krypt is searching for strong fiction with solid characters and plot that both scare and entertain. We welcome a wide variety of horror tales including subtle horror, psychological, supernatural, dark sci-fi, dark fantasy, and cross-genre (and some experimental). Tales are not restricted to serious horror, but may also be satirical. Stories featuring vampires, werewolves, serial killers, and the like, must have an original fresh twist and be particularly terrifying, interesting, and/or unusual to catch our attention and hold it. Rummage in the darkest recesses of your mind and find out what frightens you most -- even if it's funny. Have a good time writing the story from the edge of your seat and we’ll have fun reading it from the edge of ours.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 6 x per year.

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
Fantasy Fantasy
Horror Horror
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Styles:
Dark, Experimental.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash FictionUp to 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 7,500 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText format submissions
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Poetry Believed Defunct

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
Fantasy Fantasy
Horror Horror
Open to all/most Genres Open to all/most Genres
Poetry Forms:
Unknown
Styles:
Dark, Experimental.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Poem PoemUp to 100 lines.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText format submissions
Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Aug 2020
Date Added: 30 Jul 2005

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