Detritus Anthology A project of Omnium Gatherum (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About The impulse to collect springs from deep within the human psyche. Squirrels gather acorns, rats collect shiny things, but only humans assign meaning to the objects they collect. Detritus is a collection of stories about the impulse to collect, preserve, and display gone horribly wrong. The stories in this collection can be about hoarders, cat ladies, people who keep cabinets of curiosities, folks who have secret stashes of strange and disturbing things or any other sort of person who has a frightening collection or a desperate need to gather up and keep things close. Note to everyone who is considering submitting to the Detritus Anthology: We have received several stories about the collecting of dead, dying or tortured women. From these submissions, we feel confident that we will be able to choose the one story we can include in the anthology. We'd love to see more stories about other sorts of collections. Butterflies, stamps, genie lamps, rare viruses, shoes, viking battle helmets, jellybeans, books, wolf puppies, medical antiques, monkey heads, fortune cookie fortunes.... you get the idea. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark FantasyLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.Topics:None found.Payment:No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.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 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) Detritus 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 ProjectsFortune: Lost and Found CLOSEDI Know What I Saw: Poems of the Unexplained CLOSEDOmnium Gatherum DNQ 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