Not One Of Us
12 Curtis Road,
Natick, MA 01760

Primarily H, also SF, Western, mainstream, beat, "whatever". Open to material about people (or things) out of place in their surroundings, outsiders, social misfits, aliens, etc. "Plausible (if occasionally insane) motives." No revenge, S&S, deals with the devil, vampires, werewolves, or writers. "Try to depress me."

2 AM Magazine
P.O. Box 6754
Rockford, IL 61125-1754

"The editors love dark fantasy/horror. Great science-fiction and sword-and-sorcery stories are welcome. A good ironic twist is appreciated, but each story will stand or fall on its own merit. We're looking for true wordsmiths -- magicians -- enchanters. Each story should cast a spell over the reader that unobtrusively suspends disbelief. If we can put the story down before we finish reading "END", we'll send it back to you. Fair enough?"

Abyss
Ragnarok Enterprises,
P.O. Box 140333,
Austin, TX 78714-0333
ragnarok@aol.com

Likes heroic fantasy. Game-based stories are not specifically desired. Send a brief synopsis for long stories.

Agony in Black
Chanting Monks Press
15633 SW 61 Terrace
Miami FL 33193
editor@chantingmonks.com
http://chantingmonks.com/cms.mv?ARTID=guides

"AIB is looking for submissions of horror fiction along the lines of the tone and mood of the motion picture Se7en. No humorous horror or traditional horror. No reprints." E-mail submissions ok; but no downloadable files.

Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine
1270 Avenue of the Americas,
10th floor,
New York, NY 10020

Wants ghosts, futuristic, atmospheric, suspense. Must contain a crime or a suggestion of one.

Bantam Spectra Books
Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group
1540 Broadway
New York, NY 10036

"No formal restrictions, but tend toward upper mass market level." The submission package should include a cover letter, a synopsis and at least 3 chapters. Unagented mss, multiple subs ok.

Black Gate
New Epoch Press
Attn: Submissions Dept
815 Oak Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
submissions@blackgate.com
http://www.blackgate.com/bg/guide.htm

"We are looking for adventure-oriented fantasy fiction suitable for all ages -- including urban fantasy, sword & sorcery, dark fantasy/horror, "magic realism" and romantic fantasy -- as long as it is well written and original."

Black October

blackoctobermagazine@excite.com

Gothic Horror / Psychological Horror. "We're looking for things nasty, psychosexual, or Gothic. A combination of the three is a plus." Submissions should be strongly plotted, have good characterization, be thought-provoking, and keep with the scope of the magazine

Blue Blood
8306 Wilshire Blvd
PMB#4770
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
black@jps.net
http://www.blueblood.net/

Counterculture erotica. Especially needs heterosexual, lesbian, or female bisexual viewpoint. Death and horror are acceptable -- Characters may die but not as part of the sexuality. Sex-positive works only -- all sex must be consensual and arousing. Kinky is great.

Brutarian
PO Box 25222,
Arlington, VA 22202-9222
brutarian1@juno.com

Very overstocked. Wants dark fantasy and horror.

Cadence
P.O. Box 8128
Janesville, WI 53547-8128

Cadence wants "traditional fantasy (such as the works of J.R.R. Tolkien), "golden age" science fiction, (ie., Heinlein, Asimov), modern horror (ie., Bloch, Koontz, King, Grant). No cross-genre fiction.

Carriage House Review
P.O. Box 880
Decatur, GA 30031-1880
submissions@carriagehousereview.com
http://www.carriagehousereview.com/

Carriage House Review is a biannual literary magazine devoted to dark fiction. Our aim is to present previously unpublished writings in the spirit of such authors as Joyce Carol Oates, Ramsey Campbell, Shirley Jackson, Thomas Ligotti, Anne Sexton, Peter Straub, Flannery O'Connor, Henry James, and A.M. Homes. We are seeking intelligent, disquieting, disturbing, well-written work. Beyond these considerations, the sky's the limit; please do not feel restricted to conventional "horror" themes. We believe that what constitutes "horror" writing encompasses far more than what one labeled shelf at the bookstore can hold. A familiarity with the works of at least one of the writers listed above or on our website is strongly recommended.

Cemetary Dance
P.O. Box 623
Forest Hill, MD 21050
cdancepub@aol.com
http://www.cemeterydance.com/html/writerscorner.html

"Horror, dark mystery, and suspense short stories up to 5,000 words. Query for longer material. We want horror fiction that is powerful and emotional--chilling, disturbing, and moody. Suspense/mystery/crime tales with a horror element(s) are particularly favored -- psychological or supernatural, subtle or graphic. We also use novel excerpts. Most common reasons for rejection are: lack of power, lack of originality, or slow pacing."Closed to submissions from October 1 to March 1.

Cemetary Sonata
3430 Salem Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
WZTT67B@Prodigy.com

Anthology. Looking for horror, dark fantasy, ghost stories and things that go bump in the night. Avoid unnecessary gore and violence.

Deep Outside

storysub@clocktowerfiction.com
http://www.clocktowerfiction.com/Main/guidelines.shtml

Outside seeks "science fiction, horror, and darkly imaginative fiction. We seek well-written, professionally executed fiction, with attention to basics - grammar, punctuation, usage. We do not accept Sword and Sorcery, pornography, or excessive violence and gore beyond the legitimate needs of a story. Also no derivative works." Only accepts submissions by e-mail.

The Design Image Group
Editorial Committee
PO Box 2325
Darien, IL 60561

Do not send full manuscripts until requested! Seeking cover letter, short bio, and brief summary of plot/key characters OR first three chapters/50 consecutive pages.

"Traditional supernatural horror only, featuring ghosts, vampires, witches, werewolves, etc. The more familiar the monster,' the better ... nebulous evil forces are less likely to interest us.

"Absolutely no: media tie-ins, sci-fi or futuristic settings, s&s/heroic fantasy, medical thrillers, psychological horror, biological/technological threats or world cataclysms (even if initially driven by a supernatural entity), non-supernatural serial killers or mysteries, paranormal romance fiction masquerading as horror, young adult horror.

"Erotic content ok but no erotica.' Gay/lesbian themes ok, but no manifestos. Extreme or exploitative child endangerment, misogynist tone or any form of child pornography will automatically be rejected.

"Best summary of what we'd love to see: Scream meets The Lost Boys ... The Craft meetsFriends ... Ghost Story meets Melrose Place... Our point: witty, sexy and engaging youthful characters (20 & thirty-somethings) imperiled by familiar supernatural threats like vampires, witches and ghosts... Spooky, macabre atmosphere filled with traditional Gothic trappings [Gothic, not Goth]... blended with a modern, spunky, contextual milieu."

"We want strong, narrative fiction with compelling, characters and an easy-to-follow plot. Poetic phrasing is lovely ... as long as the reader can follow your storyline. We are not looking for material that was too risky or too weird for a major trade publisher."

Dreams and Nightmares
1300 Kicker Road,
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
dragontea@earthlink.net
http://home.earthlink.net/~dragontea/

Publishes short short fiction. "The genres of fantasy and SF are preferred. I am interested in experimental formats and content, and prefer fantastic horror a la Lovecraft or Blackwood to the blood and gore type."

Dreams of Decadence
DNA Publications,
PO Box 2988,
Radford, VA 24143-2988
dnapublications@iname.com
http://www.dnapublications.com/dreams/

Interested in traditional, blood-drinking vampires, who may be either protagonists or villains. Wants brooding, atmospheric stories with a gothic feel, elegantly crafted prose, well-developed characters, and plot. Emphasis should be on fantasy, not horror.

The Edge
65 Guinness Buildings
Hammersmith
London W6 8BD, UK
davec@theedge.abelgratis.co.uk
http://www.theedge.abelgratis.co.uk/

"The Edge publishes short stories of more than 2000 words (not whole novels or sequels to work published elsewhere). Many have urban themes, and/or could be described (by others) as modern and borderline gothic horror/fantasy/sf, slipstream, crime fiction or erotica; please don't send clichéd stories. Experimental work is welcome. There is always room for new names. A lot of our fiction has subsequently been collected into book form. The Edge is, obviously, read by many professional writers and editors. Please send one story at a time, and don't e-mail fiction to us." No reprints.

Electric Wine

electric_wine@fcmail.com
http://www.electricwine.com/

We publish science fiction, fantasy, and horror. We are interested in art, stories, poetry, and articles that would be of interest to readers of these genres (such as reviews of movies, books, or conventions, scientific or historical essays, and articles about the business).

Fantasy Macabre
P.O. Box 20610
Seattle, WA 98102

"Daily I receive requests for the mysterious 'writers' guidelines.' Really the magazines are our only guidelines. We follow Arthur Machen's recipe of 'Beauty plus strangeness equals terror.' We are moved by the works of Machen, Poe, Baudelaire, M.R. James, Gogol, Gautier, Bruno Shulz, Kafka . . . and are seeking modern authors who have been similarly moved. If you're motivated by the gorgeousness of the grotesque, find elegance and mystery in things inexplicable, and genuinely love and collect supernatural literature, then you have a running chance."

You may order a sample copy from the publisher:
Richard H. Fawcett, Publisher
61 Teecomwas Drive
Uncasville, CT 06382

Flesh & Blood Magazine
Jack Fisher; Editor-in-Chief
c/o Flesh and Blood: Quiet Tales of Dark Fantasy & Horror
121 Joseph Street
Bayville, NJ 08721
HorrorJackF@aol.com
http://zombie.horrorseek.com/horror/fleshnblood/

"I want stories that have one, more, or all of the following: the supernatural, surrealism, offbeat, bizarre, darkly fantastic, magic. I do not want to see overdone stories (i.e. vampires and the like). The writing and writing style should be polished and clean. Journal-entry stories, stories told in the first person, stories about revenge, cannibalism, all have a scant chance at being considered. Don't be afraid to try me with swift, quirky sentences; the more fast-moving and weird the story, the better chance you'll have. Atmosphere is also a big plus. Try to avoid an excess of dialogue; rely on atmosphere and mood to tell the story."

Flicker
Blood Doll Press
c/o Chris Bevard
P.O. Box 835
Springfield, LA 70462
blooddoll33@angelfire.com

Flicker is the upcoming horror magazine/anthology from Blood Doll Press, published bi-annually. We are looking for intense, original, disturbing fiction of 5000 words or less. Nothing will be considered too taboo (with the exception of child abuse/sex). Nogratuitous gore or sex; I realize that small doses of both have their place from time to time. Simultaneous submissions are OK. No reprints.

Frequency Audio Anthologies
PO Box 2711
Venice, CA 90294
submissions@frequencypublishing.com
http://www.frequencypublishing.com/

Prefers stories of less than 2,000 words. "This is an audio anthology series, so we're looking for stories that SOUND as good as they read. We also need SHORT and TIGHT so tight plotting is a must. No slice-o-life stories; there MUST be a change by the end, driven by the protagonist. (You'd be surprised how many stories I get that miss this...)"

Glimmer Train
710 SW Madison Street, Suite 504
Portland, Oregon 97205
info@glimmertrain.com
http://www.glimmertrain.com/

Glimmer Train seeks "emotionally stirring stories written with clarity. Especially encouraging to new, unknown, and unpublished writers. Stories with heavy dialect, story fragments, poetry, children's stories, or nonfiction are not accepted. Novel excerpts should be able to stand alone, feeling like complete stories." Open to all genres. Only accepts submissions in January, April, July, and October.

Gothic.Net
431 Holloway
San Francisco, CA 94112
submit@gothic.net
http://www.gothic.net

Not content with standard definitions of "gothic." "Thoughtful, extravagant stories that are clear and concise. We're looking for stories that will grab a casual browser. We like intelligent and unconventional stories that shock with a point. Twisted, angry, frightening, wild, excessive--but always still readable. We're sick of the outdated horror cliches in traditional print magazines, and want new voices with the new medium.

Sorry, no vampire stories or stories with traditional monsters. We've read it all before. We're looking for stories to scare bitchy jaded poseurs like ourselves.

Include name, snail address, phone, eddress, brief cover in MSWord or ASCII (text) to submit@gothic.net."

Grue
Hell's Kitchen Productions
Box 370 Times Square Station
New York, NY 10108-0370

Immortal Wine
c/o Vampire Archives and Ghoul's Gallery
2926 W. Leland Avenue
Chicago IL 60625-3716

Looking for vampire stories from writers who have been published in small or big press. Send tearsheets for reprints.

Indigenous Fiction
P.O. Box 2078
Redmond WA 98073-2078
deckr@earthlink.net

Literary F/DF/SF/H, Mysteries and Mainstream. Prefer serious stories where the character and situation are fully developed without being over written. We enjoy strong or subtle elements of fantasy, magic, the supernatural and the unexplained, i.e. Ray Bradbury or Joyce Carol Oates. Length: 2500-8000 preferred although a few longer pieces if truly exceptional. NO porn, hard-tech sf, true confessions, novel excerpts unless they stand alone as stories, gory slice-n-dice, sex with or violence against children - nor lovely, rambling prose for the sake of loveliness. Something should happen. We want stories with an edge but not all bleak endings. We look for character, setting, dialogue, narrative and action - not necessarily in that order.

Leisure Books
Imprint of Dorchester Publishing, Co., Inc.
Suite 1008
276 5th Ave.
New York, NY 10001

http://www.dorchesterpub.com

Quality horror manuscripts (supernatural & dark suspense) from both established and non-established authors. Seeking "suspenseful, terrifying novels in a contemporary setting. Supernatural horrors (ghosts, vampires, demons, monsters, etc.) are strongly preferred, although psychological suspense and killers on the loose can work if well-handled and original." The submission package should include a cover letter, a synopsis, and at least 3 chapters; do not send the entire manuscript, and query first. Unagented manuscripts okay; no multiple submissions.

Neverworlds

dechaune@ns.sympatico.ca
http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/dechaune/neverworlds/nw.htm

"The basic goal of 'Neverworlds' is to put unique, thoughtful, imaginative fiction and art online. Period. Sci-fi (the harder the better), dark fantasy, horror, mystery, psychological thriller [....]

"Of course there are a few categories that ( unless they're particularly outstanding) probably won't even be considered, such as romance, goth/vampire stories, non-fiction, lovesongs, grocery lists, etc.

"While there are no restrictions on language, violence, or explicit sex, this is also not an open invitation for such material either. Erotica is fine, but it'd better be well-crafted and sensibly plotted, not simply watered-down porn. Splatterpunk would have to be pretty impressive to be considered. This is not meant to discourage anyone from submitting fiction in these areas, it just seems that a certain level of less-refined writing exists where these genres are concerned. Keep it reasonable."

New Genre
25 Cutter Avenue
Somerville, MA 02144
submissions@ngenre.com
http://www.ngenre.com/

"Accepting all variants of science and horror fiction, with the following conditions: gore, super-violent, or excessively explicit subject matter will only be considered when used with extraordinary justification and skill. Most variants of fantasy will not be published; dark fantasy will be considered."

New Traditions in Terror
2304 Spring St.
Medford, OR 97504
purcell@cybernetisp.net

Anthology seeking "stories about those creatures we consider 'traditional monsters.' Mummies, werewolves, ghosts, ghouls, zombies, vampires, etc. No pornography or rape will be accepted. Please, no gore-for-gore's-sake." "The original deadline has been extended to an undetermined time. The submission call will close when the anthology is full. If demand is high, there will be a sequel."

Night Terrors
1202 West Market Street
Orrville, Ohio 44667-1710

Query for longer than 5,000 words. "I am looking for stories well written enough to fit a mainstream publication except for the dark atmosphere and the terror factor. I want stories saturated with dark mood and atmosphere, stories which will make the reader identify with the character and will get into the reader's head and haunt him/her during the night. I want stories that make the reader turn on the light at the head of the stair before climbing them for bed at night. Scare me, and give me interesting, believable characters, and a beginning, middle and end to the story and you will get an offer. My favorite magazines are CEMETERY DANCE, DEATHREALM, and TERMINAL FRIGHT, the all but departed INTO THE DARKNESS, and the recently departed PULPHOUSE. If you send me a story with style and content that would or would have fit one of these magazines it will have a good chance of being accepted.

NOTE: I have a bias against horror stories written in the first person. If you send one, it will have to have a plot that will make it realistic, in short it will have to be exceptional.

On Spec
PO Box 4727,
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 5G6, Canada
no
http://www.onspec.ca/

"Seeks original, unpublished science fiction, fantasy, horror, ghost stories, fairy stories, magic realism, or any other speculative material. Since our mandate is to provide a market for the Canadian viewpoint, strong preference is given to submissions by Canadians." Deadlines are February 28, May 31, August 31, and November 30, with decisions made about 12 weeks after deadline.

The Oubliette
P.O. Box 633
Fairfield, PA 17320
nu@oubliette.net
http://www.oubliette.net

The Oubliette is looking for poetry, short story and scripts (graphic novel, screenplay,stage play). The most important thing is creativity. Play with your words. Make me too afraid to sleep. Enough stress cannot be placed on creativity.

Realms of Fantasy
P.O. Box 527,
Rumson, NJ 07760

"Heroic, contemporary, traditional, feminist, dark, light and unclassifiable fantasy. New settings, exotic mythologies." Will take dark fantasy.

Sense of Wonder
2215 N. Ridge Ave #2B
Evanston, IL 60201-2743

Stories that appeal to the higher senses, that have "wowness" throughout, not merely a surprise ending.

"Orient the reader immediately by giving them something familiar to latch onto and then taking them somewhere new. If you are writing science fiction, master the science you are presenting by doing library research. If you are writing fantasy, master the intricacies of your new world. If you are writing horror, master the psychology of your characters. In all cases, you must gain full mastery over the language you use."

Southern Gothic
P.O. Box 13427
Atlanta, GA 30324

"We want horror/dark suspense and fantasy, strong female characters, religions(if necessary) other than the ubiquitous Southern Baptist cult, and chilling twists. Push the envelope. No gratuitous violence or sex."

Reading period is April through December.

Space and Time
138 W. 70th St. 4B,
New York, NY 10023-4432

http://www.cith.org/s&t_writer.html

"We publish supernatural horror, hard science fiction, swords and sorcery, and our favorite: that-which-defies-categorization. If you're not sure your manuscript is right for us, send it in and let us decide."

Talebones
Fairwood Press
5203 Quincy Ave SE
Auburn, WA 98092
talebones@nventure.com
http://www.fairwoodpress.com/

"Good strong stories with three dimensional characters are a must, but with a "dark" slant. What do I mean by dark? One interpretation might be: dark fantasy as opposed to horror . . . meaningful science fiction as opposed to hard science stories without heart. Psychologicial. Experimental. Black humor. Something with punch that leaves me thinking, but keeps me entertained. Just send your best stuff. If a story really hits me, I'll publish it without hesitation, regardless of guidelines." Would like to see more science fiction.

Tales of the Unanticipated
PO Box 8036,
Lake Street Sta,
Minneapolis, MN 55408
eheideman@uswest.net

Tales of the Unanticipated seeks "stories with personality." "Take old ideas ... and turn them sideways." Avoid surprise punchline endings. Reading periods are short and specific; some issues are themed. While multiple submissions are allowed, send only one to three stories at a time.

The Third Alternative
5 Martins Lane,
Witcham, Ely, Cambs
CB6 2LB, UK
ttapress@aol.com
http://www.ttapress.com/publTTAguides.html

"We welcome submissions of all kinds of horror fiction. If in doubt of suitability, please send your story anyway." Wants slipstream, cross-genre, surreal, unclassifiable fiction.

Tor Books
175 Fifth Avenue, 14th
Floor
New York, NY 10010
inquiries@tor.com
http://www.tor.com/torfaq.html#submitting

Tor is looking for more horror. "Always looking for good vampire fiction. Traditional monsters such as werewolves, mummies, zombies, etc. We're interested in things that draw on other than Judeo-Christian mythology. We'd like to see horror that deals with religion and faith (any variety) and isn't silly about it. We are also looking for psychological horror."

"Note: If you are sending a MS without an agent, you must have either published at novel length or have a body of short fiction with the genre. Otherwise, we prefer to see proposals only. Writers who have published at novel length or published 10 or more short stories may submit full MSs. In the case of writers of short fiction, it makes our lives easier if you include a list of your published stories and where they appeared. [...] When submitting a proposal, include a brief cover letter giving any publication credits, and briefly identify the type of horror. First three chapters or approximately 50 pages. Do not send samples from throughout the MS. Complete synopsis of the entire book, including the submitted chapters and the end."

Twilight Showcase

strangeconcepts@rica.net
http://home.rica.net/gconn

"Submissions should fall somewhere in the realm of horror, be it traditional or non-traditional. We do not want pornography; sex and erotica is fine if it is an elemental part of the story. We do not want stories that include child abuse or the murder of children, unless it is integral to the story. Please, no "it was just a dream" stories. If a story has been published before, please advise us as to where and when.

"Send the manuscript in the body of the email or as a ASCII, HTML, text, or MSWord attachment." Place the word "Submission" and the story title in the subject line.

Twisted Magazine
BlakkSoul Publications
P.O. Box 41807
Sacramento, CA 95841

BlakkSoul@aol.com

"Listen, in a nutshell, here's what I'm looking for. I am looking for the strangest, funniest, weirdest stuff you've ever written. I look for character definition, plotline, originality, and above all, a sick sense of humor. Try to be scary if you can manage it. If you wrote something you thought would never see the light of day because it is just too weird and offbeat, send it my way.

"New writers not only accepted, but encouraged!"

The Urbanite
PO Box 4737,
Davenport, IA 52808

http://members.tripod.com/theurbanite

The Urbanite seeks thought-provoking, surreal stories with rich characterization, a bizarre sense of humor, and subtle, sly horror. No high-tech science-fiction or gore. "Most stories are rejected because we know how they're going to end." Horror submissions must "be innovative or have a highly personalized prose style."

Voyage
Regent Publications, 14 Honor Ave,
Goldthorn Park, Wolverhampton WV45HH, UK
john@voyage99.freeserve.co.uk

Wants character driven stories that have the ability to create strong mental images. E-mail for complete guidelines.

Weird Tales
123 Crooked Lane
King of Prussia, PA 19406-2570

owlswick@netaxs.com
http://www.dnapublications.com/wt/

"We're looking for the best in fantasy-based horror, heroic fantasy, and exotic mood pieces, plus the occasional `odd' story that won't fit anywhere else. We want to please our readers with superior writing and to surprise them with new ideas. To this end, we will occasionally publish a story in which the ominous, eldritch, and/or squamous horrors waiting to pounce turn out to be quite harmless." Cover letter optional. Don't mention more than two or three prior sales.

Whispers from the Shattered Forum
P. O. Box 70
St. Charles, MO 63302
cbunn@undauntedpress.com
http://www.undauntedpress.com/WFTSF.html

"We’re looking for strong stories that will frighten and entertain our readers. We welcome a wide variety of horror tales (although we do not really want to see any erotica). Stories featuring vampires, werewolves, serial killers, and the like must be original and particularly terrifying in order to catch our attention. Subtle horror, psychological horror, supernatural horror, cosmic horror—all are welcome. Dig deep and find out what really scares you. Have fun writing the story and we’ll have fun reading it."

XOddity
PO Box 61736,
Boulder City, NV 89006.

Likes science fiction, fantasy, and dark fantasy, especially the paranormal and anything with a twist. No porn or abuse stories.

Zebra Books
Kensington Publishing Corp.
850 Third Ave.
New York NY 10022
JScognamiglio@Kensingtonbooks.com
http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/

John Scognamiglio says, "I'll look at anything in the horror field." First-time authors: The submission package should consist of the entire manuscript, a cover letter, and a 3-5 page synopsis detailing plot points. - Previously-published author: The submission package should consist of three sample chapters, a cover letter, and a 3-5 page synopsis detailing plot points. Be sure to send a copy of your previous book as well.

Does not take manuscripts submitted on computer disk. Disposable manuscripts are ok, but remember to include an SASE. Email queries are also fine, but absolutely do not submit anything by E-mail.

Zoetrope - All Story
916 Kearny St.
San Francisco, CA 94133

http://www.all-story.com/

All genres; founded by Francis Ford Coppola. Wants stories that "really do tell a story in the tradition of the classic narrative arc, stories that take you somewhere -- you're not the same squeeze of toothpaste coming out as you were going in." Likes "interesting characters you can get involved with, whether you love them or hate them." Doesn't want "'I am so writerly' stories where each sentence is beautifully crafted but there's no story underneath. It's hard to love a story, even though it's beautifully written, if it doesn't affect you on some emotional level." Do not send submissions between July 1st and August 31st.