Stuck A project of Bag of Bones Press (see other related projects). About We’re looking for dark stories for our next charity anthology, which will be entitled STUCK.Please interpret this theme however you like. Write us a quiet, moody piece or an action-packed, powerful, character-driven story. Make it humorous or as dark as the night. Send us your best speculative, horror, dark fantasy or dark sci-fi story. We are not the market for violent, bloody, racist, ableist, homophobic, or masochistic fiction. And no poetry please, only short fiction. Country of Publication & Year Established United Kingdom Established in 2026 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Open Deadline:31 January 2027* (approx. 122 days from now).1Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults, All ethnic groups/populations, All genders, All sexual identities.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 4,000 words.Styles:Dark.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Theme:Stuck (31 Jan 2027*)2Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Token payment. Details: GBP £0.005/word.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Unknown.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to project webpage Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @sjtownend.bsky.socialInstagram @bagofbonespressX (Twitter) @BagBonesPress Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Ko-fi For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Stuck 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projects2022 Annus Horribilis Anthology CLOSEDBag of Bones: 206 Word Story CLOSEDDouble-Edged Sword Anthology CLOSEDPatterns Anthology CLOSEDStep Into The Light Anthology 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: 24 Sep 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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