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The Secret Life of Ghosts

A project of Martinus Publishing (see other related projects).

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

About

Ghosts have haunted the minds and imaginations of mankind since the dawn of time. They remain a curiosity, an unanswered question to many, a myth to the skeptics, and a horrible or hopeful truth to others. What sort of might and mayhem do ghosts get into? Are they friend or foe? Friend or foe to whom? The Secret Life of Ghosts is a collection that will explore various aspects of their haunted existence. From tales of ghosts plaguing the living, to ghosts who can aid those among the living, this collection will show them in all their glory and ghastliness. Give us a glimpse of what it's like to be an ethereal spirit, or what happens when the living encounter those lost souls.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

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

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
Fantasy Subgenre: Supernatural
Horror Subgenre: Supernatural

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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