Sinister Tales MATURE CONTENT

This project is believed to be defunct. (January 2011)

About

We are looking for the best unpublished horror tales out there. Think Clive Barker, Richard Matheson, Algernon Blackwood, HP Lovecraft, and the like. Profanity, sex, and blood are all fine, just make sure they fit with the story and are not just thrown in to be thrown in. We are not as likely to accept sword and sorcery, zombie, or cliche vampire stories, however, if they are unique and written very well, they have a chance. We're looking for more Gothic, ghost, haunted house, demonic/possession, and psychological tales.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

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Audience:

Adults.

Genres:

Erotica Subgenres: Erotic Horror, Gothic
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Psychological, Supernatural

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.
Novella: 15,000 - 20,000 words.

Styles:

Dark, Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Adults.

Genres:

Erotica Subgenres: Erotic Horror, Gothic
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, Psychological, Supernatural

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 75 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Dark, Literary.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Pays occasionally, up to Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026