Dark Speculations Anthology Series Tales of Various Shapes and Shadows A project of Little Red Bird Publishing About Dark Speculations is a digital and print anthology series published by Little Red Bird Publishing’s literary branch. Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 1 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterDark Speculations Anthology Series's overall average response time is faster than most anthologies. More ChallengingDark Speculations Anthology Series's overall acceptance rate is lower than most anthologies. More ResponsiveDark Speculations 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 Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 12,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed in some circumstances; check their site for details.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @darkspeculations For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Dark Speculations 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. This project ranks among the Most Personable Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 14 reports from 11 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 24.7 mean avg | 26.5 median | 68 max days (16.7 std dev) Responses 92.85 % Acceptances: 7.14 % of submissions accepted (29.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.09 % 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: 85.71 % (26.2 avg. days per rejection) | 91.7 % personal, 8.3 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 7.14 % (1.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 03 May 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 28 Apr 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 07:30 UTC (2 hours, 16 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: 31 Aug 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