The Dancing Griffin Press Halloween Special MATURE CONTENT A project of Dancing Griffin Press Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2026). We provide the following information as an archive. About All types of horror are welcome - extreme horror, young adult, spooky middle grade - monsters, body horror, torture, paranormal, we do not discriminate. The only requirement is that your story takes place during the month of October, and at least one character must die. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Extreme HorrorLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: USD $20 for original stories; $15 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are 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) The Dancing Griffin Press Halloween Special 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 outliers Accuracy We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 6 responses are pending (67 min | 75.8 mean avg | 75.0 median | 90 max days waiting | 8.8 std dev) from 6 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Date compiled: 17 Sep 2026 23:08 UTC (31 minutes 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. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! 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: 15 Jul 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