Nightmare Fuel: An SFWG Anthology

A project of Cloaked Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Our theme: “YA & NA Horror.” We’re encouraging all of you to think past just slashers and serial killers. Give us some dark, gritty, and out of the box scares and terrors! Teen Screams, Hauntings, Psychological horror welcome!

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Audience:

New adults, Young adults, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Paranormal
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Paranormal, Psychological, Serial Killer
Mystery/Crime Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Supernatural
Romance Subgenre: Paranormal
Science Fiction Subgenre: Science Fiction Horror
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Psychological, Serial Killer

Lengths:

Short Story: 2,500 - 7,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment (under 1 US cent per word).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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Most recent response reported was received on 06 Aug 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Jul 2026.
Date compiled: 18 Sep 2026 14:05 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026