Burial Books Horror Short Story Anthology A project of Burial Books (see other related projects). About We are seeking great horror and dark fantasy short stories for our next anthology. Got a story that won’t fit into the narrow topics of other short story anthologies? We are preparing a general horror anthology full of scary stories that are not on a particular theme Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequencyPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $10.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are 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:Bluesky @burialbooks.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @burialbooksThreads @burialbooksX (Twitter) @BooksBurial Support this Publisher: Shop their Store For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Burial Books Horror Short Story 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBurial BooksBurial Books BlogBurial Books Science Fiction Anthology CLOSEDBurial Books Sword & Sorcery Anthology CLOSEDHowdy Dude Paperbacks BELIEVED DEFUNCTHowdy Dude Western Short Story Anthology CLOSEDInanimate Things Anthology Series 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: 27 May 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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