Genres & Theme
Fantasy Horror Science Fiction Open to all / most themes Arcane Twilight accepts original, well-written short stories of general fantasy and science fiction, as well as horror and subgenres such as steampunk. The genre elements should be so integral to the story such that, if they were absent, the story would collapse. (Think of it this way: if a horror story doesn't contain anything frightening or scary, is it really horror?)	Go To: Website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Web Design
Lengths
Short Story (1,000 - 7,500 words; may vary)
Media
Electronic Publication
Payscale
Does Not Pay in real-world money for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts electronic submissions only
No simultaneous submissions allowed
No reprints accepted
No multiple submissions allowed
Unknown publication schedule
USA
Response Times
Show Overall   Note: These statistics are compiled from response reports sent to us anonymously and through our submissions tracker for registered users. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's staff. Accuracy We have received 4 reports within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the info. Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most markets have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Days Reported 11 | 36.8 | 89 (min | avg | max) Responses Insufficient data Acceptances: Insufficient data Rejections: Insufficient data Rewrite Requests: Insufficient data Non-Responses Insufficient data Assumed Rejections: Insufficient data Author Withdrawals: Insufficient data Other Information Most recent response reported was received on: 08 May 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 10 Apr 2008 Do not query before 45 days have passed.
Market Added: 11 Dec 2006 Last Updated: 18 Feb 2007 Last Checked: 12 May 2008

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