American Psychos: A Serial Killer Anthology MATURE CONTENT A project of Red Room Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (October 2018). We provide the following information as an archive. About Red Room Press is seeking stories for a new dark crime/thriller/horror anthology, American Psychos: A Serial Killer Anthology. Inspired by the most disturbingly violent and graphic crime thriller novels of our time, including Bret Easton Ellis’s American Psycho, Shane Steven’s By Reason of Insanity, Michael Slade’s Headhunter, our goal is to make American Psychos a brutal, suspenseful, nightmare-inducing hard ride into hell. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Stories must be about a serial killer, obviously. The story can either be based on a real serial killer or a fictional serial killer. Stories should primarily be set in the USA, but the character may travel abroad. We want stories that are brutal, graphic, disturbing and violent. The above referenced books will give you a good idea of what we are looking for. Serial killers must be human; no supernatural elements, monsters, or vampires. They can have supernatural beliefs, however, and they can be any gender or race.Audience:Adults.Genres: Horror Subgenre: Extreme Horror Mystery/Crime Subgenre: Crime Suspense/Thriller Subgenre: Serial KillerLengths: Short Story: 3,500 - 5,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Society/Culture: Crime, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents 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: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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) American Psychos: A Serial Killer 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 ProjectsDark Crime Anthology CLOSEDExtreme Horror Anthology CLOSEDExtreme Zombie Anthology CLOSEDRed Room Magazine DNQ MATURESick Things Extreme Creature Anthology CLOSEDYear's Best Hardcore Horror Anthology ON HIATUS MATURE 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