Cobalt City: Dark Carnival Anthology A project of Timid Pirate Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Timid Pirate Publishing issues a call for submission of stories revolving around the Carnival’s most recent stop in Cobalt City. We are especially interested in stories with characters previously featured in the Cobalt City universe, but will consider stories that use these characters in a limited capacity, putting the focus on the regular citizens of the city. We would love to see one story involving an original, low-level character (hero or villain) who falls victim to the carnival. To find out more about existing characters, visit the Visitor's Guide to Cobalt City, where a timeline and everything you should need to write about the established heroes and villains can be found, or read any of the Cobalt City fiction presented here on line, or in the anthologies and novels available from Timid Pirate. New authors are encouraged, and please ask if you have questions—the ringmaster will answer you shortly. We will accept submissions in stages (see below). To avoid overlapping characters, we will only accept the best story for any given character. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Subgenre: Shared World Horror Subgenre: Shared World Science Fiction Subgenre: Shared WorldLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to 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: 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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Cobalt City: Dark Carnival 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 ProjectsThe Benevolent Apocalypse Anthology CLOSEDTimid Pirate Publishing Superhero Anthology 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