Arithmophobia: An Anthology of Mathematical Horror

A project of Polymath Press

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2023). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

We want your best horror stories with some kind of mathematical theme. Of course, the story must come first, so don’t bog us down in technical details. After all, we don’t want to limit our readership to only doctoral-level mathematicians. However, make sure the mathematical ideas are clearly featured in the story. What kind of mathematical ideas do we want? That’s for you to decide. Think outside the box and give us something interesting. Show us weird geometries, cursed numbers, mathematicians going crazy, you name it. Most importantly of all, remember that we want math AND horror, so make it as scary as you can.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 3,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Mathematics.
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: Postal.
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.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026