Once Upon a Scream A project of HorrorAddicts.net (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About “Happily ever after” is for children. This book prefers to evoke the grim warnings of our oldest fables. We are seeking frightening fairytales, fables, and folklore. We want to feature your own new tales or new takes on old classics. Stories of seelie and unseelie alike. Are the things that go bump in the night there to help or harm us? Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Submitted stories should deal with fairies or fairy tale settings, and must also be considered horror, evoking a classic fear and dread reminiscent of the fables of old. If you are submitting a new take on a classic fairy tale, the original story and characters must be in the public domain. The setting can be our world in the past, present, or future, or a fictional setting, or the exploration of both.Audience:Adults.Genres: Horror Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Gothic, RetrofuturismLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 7,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Folklore/Mythology: Cultural folklore, Fables, Fairy tales, Ghost stories, 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: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.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: Shop their Store Once Upon a Scream 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 ProjectsClockwork Wonderland CLOSEDCrescendo of Darkness CLOSEDDark Divinations CLOSEDHaunts & Hellions: A Gothic Romance Anthology CLOSEDHorrorAddicts.net MATUREKill Switch CLOSEDManor of Frights Anthology CLOSEDNext Great Horror Writer Contest DNQWicked Women Writers Challenge 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