A Rustle of Dark Leaves Anthology A project of Misanthrope Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About For this anthology, I want dark stories set in the forest. It can be anything from a tropical rainforest in Brazil, to a jungle in the heart of Africa, or a state park in the U.S.A. As long as your characters are surrounded by lots of trees, they're in the right place. As far as content, I want dark, but that doesn't necessarily mean just straightforward horror. Nothing wrong with straightforward horror, of course, but I'm also very open to fantasy and even SF and literary if you can make it work. Basically, I want you to draw me in and enchant me. I want to be caught up in your story like I'm lost in the very forest its taking place in. The setting is pretty much my only requirement for this anthology. I will give a bit of advice and warn writers that killer trees and man-eating plants aren't likely to be accepted, so you probably don't want to waste your effort on those. Other than that, though, I'm anxious to see whatever you can come up with! Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Open to all/most Genres, including: General Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Dark, Literary.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent 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.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) A Rustle of Dark Leaves Anthology Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsChildren of the Moon: A Werewolf Anthology CLOSEDEtched Offerings CLOSED Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only