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Neon & Smoke Annual Love Issue (2026)
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pay"We provide a small honorarium for fiction" (amount not stated); poetry is unpaid
windowOctober 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026*
feenone (Free; optional $10 feedback category; optional $5 expedited response per the magazine site)
verified2026-10-26
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window noteDuosuma: "Closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM CDT"; Duosuma call text and neonandsmoke.com/submissions both say Oct 1–30, 2026.
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genreflash fiction, poetry, and visual art about love, interpreted broadly (romantic, platonic, familial, sexual, obsessive, lost, found, regretted, imagined); publication February 2027
wordsFlash fiction preferably 300–1.1K words; poetry up to two poems, no more than 40 lines each; visual art up to three pieces
simultaneousunknown
flagEnd date conflict: the magazine site (and the call text on Duosuma) say Oct 1–30, 2026, but the live Duosuma form closes Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM CDT. The site says that if Duosuma contradicts a call on its page, the call on the site is the one honored.

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Reckoning Gets Weird (flash fiction special issue)
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pay.15/word (US)
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone ("There are never any fees to submit.")
verified2026-10-26
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window note"Submissions for our flash fiction issue open now and will remain open until October 31, 2026." Moksha: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open to Submissions. reckoning.press/submit: regular submissions closed until January 2027. No reprints for this issue; one piece at a time per author.
pay whenupon acceptance (main submit page: "We pay SFWA-qualifying “professional” rates upon acceptance")
genreenvironmental justice flash fiction; weird, dark, horror stories with some bit of hope; edited by Andrew Kozma
words1-1200 words; 1000 words or less asked; 500-1000 strongly preferred
simultaneousyes (main submit page: "We do accept simultaneous submissions")

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The Gigas Testament
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pay50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier ("50$ CAD + un exemplaire papier pour l'auteur")
window— - October 31, 2026*
feenone (Duosuma: Free)
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window noteDate limite: 31 octobre 2026. Duosuma: Open; Closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM EDT. Project has a quota (11% filled 2026-10-19) — submissions close early if reached.
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genrehorror only (slasher, creature tales, cosmic horror, and in between); no romance or happy endings expected
words2 000-10,000 mots / 2,000-10,000 words
simultaneousunknown
flagCanadian citizens or residents only; unpublished work only; PDF only. Duosuma quota may close the call before October 31. No reply by 30 January 2027 = declined.

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Hidden Villains: Enigma (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 + Royalty share of Draft to Digital “D2D” sales; one complimentary printed copy shipped to the US only
windowAugust 1, 2026 - November 15, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
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window noteSubmission Period: August 1, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Timeline also: Submissions close: Nov 15th, 2026.
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genreFantasy, Science Fiction; hidden villain plus an enigma/mystery/puzzle/riddle/secret
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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Merrow (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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pay40% of royalties split between all authors within the anthology for one year from the date of publication
window— - November 15, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteDeadline: 15 November 2026 (open-calls page; previously listed 28 October). Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com.
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genreFantasy, Horror and Speculative Fiction; tales of mermaids, merfolk, and the rich mythology of the sea
words500 – 2500 words
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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Daybreak (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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pay40% of royalties split between all authors within the anthology for one year from the date of publication
window— - November 28, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteDeadline: 28 November 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com with subject ANTHOLOGY NAME – Title – Author Name.
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genreGothic Horror/Paranormal Romance; stories that combine gothic horror and paranormal romance elements
words2,500 – 7,000
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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Atomic Age Horror (Black Anchor Publishing)
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pay$0.01 USD per accepted word, plus one complimentary paperback and one eBook
windowOctober 20, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
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window note"Submissions Open: October 20 – November 30, 2026"; "Submission deadline: November 30, 2026". Email submissions@blackanchorpublishing.com, subject ATOMIC AGE HORROR: Story Title. 4 × 6-inch pocket paperback anthology; title and date TBA.
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genreAtomic Age horror, including pulp and science-fiction horror inspired by the fears, paranoia and pulp literature of the 1950s and 1960s; authors 18+; no AI-generated fiction, fanfiction, erotica, pornography, sexual violence
words1,500 words maximum (firm limit); multiple submissions accepted, submit each separately
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous submissions: Not accepted")
flagNo web form: email submissions@blackanchorpublishing.com with subject "ATOMIC AGE HORROR: Story Title".

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Hobbyhorse Issue 1: Obsession
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payOriginals 0-3500 words @ 0.02/word; Reprints 0-3500 words @ 0.01/word; Originals 3500-5000 words @ $70/piece; Reprints 3500-5000 words @ $35/piece
window— - November 30, 2026*
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window note"Hobbyhorse issue 1 Theme: Obsession OPEN Closes Nov 30th, 2026". Homepage: COMING JAN 2027. One piece at a time (no multiple submissions).
pay whenupon contract, via PayPal (USD)
genrefiction (speculative and weird welcome; not pulp action) and creative nonfiction on the theme Obsession; queer/trans publication; no AI at any stage; originals and reprints
wordsup to 5,000 words (pay tiers 0-3500 and 3500-5000 words)
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are welcome! Encouraged, even!")
flagNo web form: email editor.hobbyhorse[AT]gmail.com with subject "Submission, [title], [last name]".

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Museum as Muse (The Arkansas International special feature)
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payAll contributors will be paid a flat fee of $50 per accepted piece, plus a one-year digital subscription
windowOctober 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
fee$4 (fee waivers for those identifying as BIPOC or in need of financial assistance via editor@arkint.org)
verified2026-10-26
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window note"Submissions are open October 1st through November 30th." Submittable Ends on 2026-12-01 06:00:00Z (end of Nov 30 Central). Cover letter must name the artifact title and identifier number.
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genrepoetry, fiction, non-fiction, or comics (translations, flash, and shorter fiction welcome) inspired by an artifact in the University of Arkansas Museum collections; special online feature in spring 2027
wordsprose no more than 8,000 words; poetry in a single document
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous submissions are welcome, provided we are notified")

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Noncorporeal V: Disquiet (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 + Royalty Share of D2D sales; percent of the Kickstarter; US authors one complimentary paperback
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSubmission Period: September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
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genrespooky / incorporeal (not primarily horror); at least one paranormal entity with no material existence; Sci-Fi or Fantasy welcome but not expected to be the bulk
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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After the End Poetry Competition 2026
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pay1st: £200; 2nd: £100; 3rd: £100
window— - December 1, 2026*
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window note"DEADLINE: 1st December, 2026". Announced 01 October 2026; winners announced 1 February 2027. Submit online via the University of Oxford online survey form.
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genrepoetry (or spoken word video under 3 minutes) on "after the end": temporal, ethical, social or emotional dimensions of endings; open internationally, with a category for under 18s; with the National Poetry Centre
wordsone poem of up to 40 lines; one entry per poet
simultaneousunknown

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Helia Lit Fiction Contest 2026: Poetics of Nature
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pay1st: $200; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $75; winners published in Helia Lit's physical annual anthology with a free copy
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026*
fee$15 per story
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window note"Submission Period: September 1 - December 1"; "Closes: December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST." Entry and payment via the ENTER THE CONTEST form.
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genreshort fiction on the theme Poetics of Nature; English; writers 18+; no AI
words5,000 words or less; no limit on entries
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions allowed.")

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Helia Lit Poetry Contest 2026: Season of the Witch
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pay1st: $200; 2nd: $75; 3rd: $75; winners published in Helia Lit's physical annual anthology with a free copy
windowOctober 1, 2026 - December 1, 2026*
fee$15 per poem
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window note"Submission Period: October 1 - December 1"; "Closes: December 1, 2026 at 11:59pm PST." Rules list also says "Opens: October 2, 2026". Entry and payment via the ENTER THE CONTEST form.
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genrepoetry on the theme Season of the Witch (magic and witches, literal or metaphorical); English; writers 18+; no AI
wordsone poem per entry; no limit on entries
simultaneousno ("No simultaneous submissions allowed.")

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Midsummer Nights (Iron Faerie Publishing)
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pay0.01c per word (between $7.50AUD and $15AUD)
windowJanuary 15, 2026 - December 18, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
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window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email ironfaeriepublishing@yahoo.com; subject Midsummer Nights – [Story Title] – [Author Name]. Reprints: Yes. Multiple submissions: Yes (separate attachments).
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genreFantasy, Speculative Fiction and Horror short stories centered around the work of Shakespeare
words750 words to 1500 words excluding title (Maximum of 1 story per author)
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions : No")
flagRequires social-media presence per submission guide.

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Arcanum Magicka (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 plus Royalty share of D2D sales; US authors one complimentary printed copy (other shipping at Inkd discretion)
windowSeptember 15, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feenone ("Submission Cost: Free")
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window noteSubmission Period: September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026. Timeline: Submissions close Dec 2026; Acceptance/Rejection Jan 2027; Published April 2027.
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genreSpeculative fiction, fantasy; theme Arcanum Magicka — magic in all its forms (engaging characters and solid ending over extensive worldbuilding)
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")

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Cheat Code (Slashic Horror Press)
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pay$25USD + paperback + ebook
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
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window noteSeptember 1, 2026—December 31, 2026. Looking to publish: October 15, 2027. Email slashichorrorpress@gmail.com subject SURNAME—TITLE—CHEAT CODE.
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genrequeer horror about video games (nostalgic 90s / fifth-generation consoles); must be firmly horror; no poetry, fantasy, or romantasy
wordsno minimum. 8K maximum (no exceptions)
simultaneousunknown
flagMust be queer-focused. Page header still reads OPENING SOON above Cheat Code although the stated window is September 1, 2026—December 31, 2026.

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Curses, Confusions, & Rebukes: An Anthology of Jewish Horror
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paya copy of the anthology and an even split of profits earned from prerelease fundraising and post-release sales
window— - February 1, 2027*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
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window noteWindow closes February 1st, 2027. Published in print and digital on Purim of 2027.
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genreJewish horror; some element of Jewish culture or tradition must be present and relevant; poetry also accepted; open to anyone of Jewish background or affiliation
wordsno word limit; ten thousand words is a soft upper edge
simultaneousyes (page general guidelines: "Simultaneous and multiple submissions welcomed.")
flagPay is profit-share, not a stated flat cash amount. Guest-edited by Benjamin Hooper. Library states a stance in favor of Palestinian independence on this call. Email dionysianpubliclibrary@gmail.com.

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Smite: An Anthology of Women's Rage (Inkd Publishing)
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pay$10 token and an equal payment share from the sales on the distributor platform (Royalty Share of D2D sales), plus a potential percentage of the Kickstarter if stretch goals are met
windowOctober 15, 2026 - February 15, 2027*
feenone (Submission Cost: Free)
verified2026-10-26
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window note"Submission Period: October 15, 2026 to February 15, 2027". Google Form linked as "Submit Here" on the submissions page (form returns HTTP 401 to direct fetch). Projected publication June 2027.
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genrespeculative spectrum (science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism and beyond) about women's rage; horror, vigilante, survival; no infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore; no AI
words2,000 to 5,000 words; 1 per author
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions, no reprints")

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Subliminal (Dread House Publishing)
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pay$20 and a copy of the ebook (paperback author copies at printing cost)
windowNovember 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-26
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window note"The submission window opens November 1st and closes November 30th." Submissions may be emailed to info@dreadhousepublishing.com starting November 1st (Shunn format, title and last name in file name). Release date TBD.
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genrehorror only: liminal spaces, transitional states, moments of suspension, metamorphosis of consciousness; absolutely no AI
words6,000 words max; one submission per author; no reprints
simultaneousyes ("Simultaneous subs allowed.")
flagNo web form: email info@dreadhousepublishing.com (starting November 1).

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