Behind the Shadows Anthology Series A project of Inkd Publishing (see other related projects). About A horror anthology opening for your terrifying submissions. We are looking for thrillers, horror, and suspense. Stories that contain infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Regular Speed Behind the Shadows Anthology Series's overall average response time is within a normal range for anthologies. More ChallengingBehind the Shadows Anthology Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies. More ResponsiveBehind the Shadows Anthology Series's overall rate of non-response is lower than most anthologies. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Royalties Token payment. Royalties. Details: USD $20 and a "royalty share."Submissions:Method: Online form. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Behind the Shadows Anthology Series 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 17 reports from 17 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 6 min | 52.7 mean avg | 43.0 median | 106 max days (38.6 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 5.88 % of submissions accepted (21.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 5.88 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 94.12 % (54.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 14 Jun 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 24 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:43 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. 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