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+Horror Library+ Anthology Series

A project of Dark Moon Books (see other related projects).

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Since 2006, the +Horror Library+ series of anthologies has been internationally praised as a groundbreaking source of contemporary horror short fiction stories—relevant to the moment and stunning in impact—from leading authors of the macabre and darkly imaginative. Filled with Fears and Fantasy. Death and Dark Dreams. Monsters and Mayhem. Literary Vision and Wonder. Each volume of the +Horror Library+ series is packed with heart-pounding thrills and creepy contemplations as to what truly lurks among the shadows of the world(s) we live in. These anthology books have been a home for non-themed short works of horror & dark fiction for both new and established authors. Past contributors have included such notables as: Bentley Little (a regular contributor), Jeffrey Ford, Kealan Patrick Burke, Carole Johnstone, Jeff Strand, Ray Garton, David Tallerman, Lisa Morton, et al.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2006

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
Published irregularly

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed
194 members set this anthology as a Favorite.

Statistics Synopsis

Faster
+Horror Library+ Anthology Series's overall average response time is faster than most anthologies.
More Challenging
+Horror Library+ Anthology Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies.
More Responsive
+Horror Library+ Anthology Series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most anthologies.
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Fiction Temp Closed

Audience:

Adults.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Weird/New Weird
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Psychological, Soft Horror, Supernatural, Weird/New Weird

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $0.02/word.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

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+Horror Library+ Anthology Series Submission Statistics

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Accuracy
We have received 31 reports from 30 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Days Reported
1 min | 10.2 mean avg | 9.0 median | 32 max days (15.9 std dev)
Responses
100.00 %
Acceptances:
3.23 % of submissions accepted (32.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 3.33 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here.
Rejections:
96.77 % (9.0 avg. days per rejection) | 13.3 % personal, 66.7 % form, 20.0 % unspecified
Non-Responses
0.00 %
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
-
Withdrawals
-

Other Information

Most submissions are acknowledged within one day.
Most recent response reported was received on 03 Apr 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 09 Mar 2026.
Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 06:28 UTC (38 minutes ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2026

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