Genius Loci Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About The theme is the Spirit of Place. Some places just seem alive with their own moods and interests, from foggy coastlines to dark forests, or cheerful meadows. Many cultures have sacred places, often guarded by their own spirits or manifestations, powers in their own right, from volcano gods to dryads and their trees. Fantasy is full of examples. Think Tolkien’s Old Forest with Tom Bombadil, Barrow Downs, or Fangorn, those places where the land itself seems alive, possibly populated with fae or monstrous creatures. Peter Hamilton’s Great North Road, Gormenghast, Crowley’s Edgewood. I want stories about those places and their genius loci, but inspired by real-world settings. Creepy forests, forgotten towns; surly deserts and restless oceans; black dogs and swamp monsters; spirits and voices in the wind. Mingle fantasy and horror in real-world settings, from the Australian outback to American ghost towns. Places that have personally inspired or terrified you are even better. Let the land and its spirits speak. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Fantasy Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics:None found.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more 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 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 Genius Loci 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! 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