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Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors

A project of Brigids Gate Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (December 2024). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors is a collection of

original fiction, poems, and essays where new and seasoned horror writers recount their

first experiences with the genre. A mix of terror, inspiration, comfort, and reassurance, this

anthology offers a powerful experience for those who seek to create and consume stories that

transcend the page.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2024

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication
One-time publication

Collapse section Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Exactly 100 words.
Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word; $50 for a drabble.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Nonfiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 1,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Poetry Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 32 lines; Unknown number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Professional payment. Details: USD $50 per poem.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
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.

Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved and Insane: Nostalgic Terrors Submission Statistics

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Accuracy:
We have not received any complete reports within the past 12 months.
Pending
1 response is pending (628 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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