Genres & Theme
Fantasy Horror THEMED: Dark. We are interested in original horror, dark fantasy, and gothic stories. We do not publish poetry. Strong gothic imagery described throughout. Scary, creepy, mysterious and/or eerie qualities. Bloodshed is fine, but no "gross-out" gore or extreme violence. Romantic scenes OK, but no adult-only sexual situations. Compelling characters, intelligent dialog, no profanity. An inventive, non-cliché storyline with a dark or ironic twist at the end. IMPORTANT: Will cease publication in October 2008.	Go To: Website Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover
Lengths
Flash Fiction (< 1,000 words) Short Story (1,000 - 3,000 words)
Media
Print Publication
Payscale
Does Not Pay in real-world money for Short Fiction
Other Info
Accepts postal submissions only
Allows simultaneous submissions (always follow proper simultaneous submission etiquette)
Accepts reprints (check guidelines for details and restrictions)
Allows multiple submissions (check guidelines for details and restrictions)
Published 4 x per year
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 1 report within the past 12 months, not including 1 pending response (waiting 71 days). 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 We do not have enough data to report average, minimum and maximum response times. 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: 07 Jan 2008 Responses have been received for submissions sent as late as: 08 Dec 2007 Do not query before 30 days have passed.
Market Added: 24 Sep 2005 Last Updated: 24 Mar 2008 Last Checked: 10 May 2008

Before Submitting
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