Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories A project of Agita Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (March 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About The Second City is second to none when it comes to terror. From H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer, to the Jane Byrne Interchange at rush hour, there’s an ill wind blowing through the Windy City. In this new anthology, twenty stories by twenty authors from the Chicago area take you on a bloodcurdling tour of the best city in the world. Featuring new stories by Cynthia Pelayo, Nick Medina, Sahar Mustafah, LP Kindred, and Christopher Hawkins, Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories unearths the horrors, both real and supernatural, that populate the White City. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Urban Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Place/Regions: Specific region. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.05/word.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. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories 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 ProjectsAgita MagazineEscalators to Hell: Shopping Mall Horrors Anthology CLOSEDside hustle CLOSEDThis World Belongs to Us: An Anthology of Horror Stories about Bugs CLOSEDXanax Hamster: A Biannual Horror Zine for Trunk Flash Fiction 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