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Themed — anthology and magazine calls with a stated theme. 22 currently open of 23 total.

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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— - October 28, 2026*
feenone (submission guide: "you will never pay to have your work published with us")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDeadline: 28 October 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email [email protected].
pay whenunknown
genreFantasy, Horror and Speculative Fiction; tales of mermaids, merfolk, and the rich mythology of the sea
words2,500 – 7,000
simultaneousno ("Simultaneous Submissions: No" / "We DO NOT ACCEPT simultaneous submissions.")
flagReprints: Yes. Publication TBA 2027. Open-calls page lists Merrow after Watchers & White Knights. Requires social-media presence per submission guide.

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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.")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmissions for our flash fiction issue open now and will remain open until October 31, 2026. Moksha: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open to Submissions.
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")
flagMoksha 2026-09-21: Flash Fiction Special Issue Currently Open; also Critical Essay / Review / Review Pitch / Novella Currently Open; regular Fiction/CNF/Poetry Currently Closed. No reprints for this issue. One piece at a time. Call page: open until October 31, 2026.

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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*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDate limite: 31 octobre 2026. Statut de la soumission : Ouvert.
pay whenunknown
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; unpublished only. PDF only. Submit via Duosuma (page does not print the Duosuma URL; guessed Duosuma paths returned "not selected a valid project"). No reply by 30 January 2027 = declined. Rights wording on the French page is garbled.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmission Period: August 1, 2026, to November 15, 2026. Timeline also: Submissions close: Nov 15th, 2026.
pay whenunknown
genreFantasy, Science Fiction; hidden villain plus an enigma/mystery/puzzle/riddle/secret
words2,000 to 6,000 words
simultaneousno ("no simultaneous submissions")
flagDISAGREE: Horror Tree listed October 1–December 31, 2026; official inkdpub.com/submissions says August 1–November 15, 2026. No AI; 1 submission per author; no reprints. Google Form submit_url HTTP 401 on 2026-09-21; facts from official submissions page.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteDeadline: 28 November 2026. Closes midnight AWST unless filled early. Email [email protected] 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.")
flagOfficial title DAYBREAK on ironfaeriepublishing.com/open-anthology-calls/ (Horror Tree mislabeled as Daylight). Reprints: Yes. Publication TBA 2027. Requires social-media presence per submission guide. Distinct from already-listed Merrow and Watchers & White Knights.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmission Period: September 1, 2026 to November 30, 2026.
pay whenunknown
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")
flagNo AI; 1 submission per author; no reprints. Google Form submit_url HTTP 401 on 2026-09-21; facts from official submissions page. Kickstarter projected Jan 2027; published Mar 2027.

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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")
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSubmissions are accepted every year from January 15 – December 18 (11:59pm AWST; UTC+08:00). Email [email protected]; 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")
flagLinked from ironfaeriepublishing.com/open-anthology-calls/. Distinct from already-listed Daybreak, Merrow, Watchers & White Knights, Hawthorn & Ash. Token cash pay as printed. Publication online via blog. Requires 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")
verified2026-10-13
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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.
pay whenunknown
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")
flaginkdpub.com/submissions/ 2026-09-28: Arcanum Magicka Submission Period September 15, 2026 to December 31, 2026; $10 + D2D royalty share; free; 2,000–6,000 words; no AI/simult/reprints. Google Form HTTP 401 to curl this check — facts from official submissions page.

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Cheat Code (Slashic Horror Press)
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pay$25USD + paperback + ebook
windowSeptember 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026*
feeunknown
verified2026-10-13
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window noteSeptember 1, 2026—December 31, 2026. Looking to publish: October 15, 2027. Email [email protected] 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 (authentic queer protagonists and/or villains). Page section header still reads OPENING SOON above Cheat Code while stated window is September 1, 2026—December 31, 2026 — treated as open from the printed window, not the stale header (re-checked 2026-09-21). Same page Extremities: Choose Your Own Death marked NOW CLOSED. Email [email protected] subject SURNAME—TITLE—CHEAT CODE.

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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
verified2026-10-13
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window noteWindow closes February 1st, 2027. Published in print and digital on Purim of 2027.
pay whenunknown
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 [email protected].

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