Mental Ward: Stories from the Asylum A project of Sirens Call Publications (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Sanatorium, mental ward, psychiatric hospital - they’re all the same. Places where the infirm, the crazy, and the certifiable go for treatment... Or what passes for ‘treatment’. We want stories of bedlam taking place within the padded walls of an institution. Give us stories of experiments gone wrong, patients revolting against the staff, or even the perspective of those charged with giving care. Make them sick, make them depraved, make them atrocious - these should be the kind of stories that rarely reach the light of day. Are you brave enough to see what your mind conjures up... Or are you afraid you’ll be locked up for trying? Country of Publication United States Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: PsychologicalLengths: Short Story: 4,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark.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) Mental Ward: Stories from the Asylum 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 ProjectsBellows of the Bone Box CLOSEDCarnage: After the End CLOSEDDeep in the Woods Anthology CLOSEDEncountered: A Collection of Alien Horror Tales CLOSEDFEAR: Of the Dark CLOSEDFEAR: Of the Water CLOSEDFirst Hand Accounts CLOSEDHe Loves Me, He Loves Me Not CLOSED MATUREMental Ward: Echoes of the Past CLOSEDNow I Lay Me Down To Reap... CLOSEDThe Sirens Call eZine CLOSEDSlaughter House: The Serial Killer Edition 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