The Sinister Scoop
Open Submission Listings
Have you ever found yourself wishing there was a list somewhere of open submissions, with a standardized format? Look no further, friends.
Weird Surveillance Anthology
surveillance horror/Weird fiction story that’s at least a little bit about ICE/fascist occupation.
DEADLINE: March 31st
Folk Horror Anthology
Any folk horror themed submissions are welcome.
DEADLINE: April 30th
Wish You Were Here
We want your horrifying/spooky/unsettling short stories with the theme of vacations
DEADLINE: May 1st
SEEN: Charity Anthology
They say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. When you look inside, what might you find peering back?
DEADLINE: May 22nd
Hatching Season: A Charity Anthology
Hatching Season is a horror anthology exploring the terror of infestation
DEADLINE: June 28th
Carnage House: Issue 11
We want solid entertaining writing. That has to be clearly stated because we are open to gore, extreme horror, splatterpunk, and horror with sexual elements to it.
DEADLINE: May 1st
Novels/Novellas/Collections
Books typically take longer to finish and query than a short story. Whether you have something ready to go now or are trying to polish something up in time to submit to your favorite press, we've got you covered.
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Ruadán Books
Current Status: Closed
April 1st - April 30th (2026)
Ruadán (pronounced ROO-ah-dawn) Books is an Independent Publisher focusing on dark thrillers and speculative fiction. We have a passion for raising up new talent as well as working with experienced authors. We especially welcome writers from marginalized demographics.
