TRUNK: Stories that Took the Long Way Anthology A project of Metaphorosis Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2025). We provide the following information as an archive. About SFF Stories that met with many rejections before being published. This can include both reprint or original stories. In either case, short stories (<7,500 words) must have been rejected at least 20 times. Novelettes (7,500-17,500) must have been rejected at least 10 times. Submissions are on the honor system, but as the anthology develops, it may be fun to have lists of submissions for each story, so do make sure you have some sort of record you can check, not just “I think I’ve sent it out a lot”. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2025 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words. Novella: 15,000 - 17,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: See guidelines.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment. Details: USD $0.01/word for unpublished pieces; $20 for reprints.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are 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 Support this Publisher: Make a Donation TRUNK: Stories that Took the Long Way Anthology 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. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include related projects Accuracy We have received 22 reports from 22 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 10.6 mean avg | 2.0 median | 71 max days (23.3 std dev) Responses 100.00 % Acceptances: 9.09 % of submissions accepted (56.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 9.09 % of submitters accepted Rejections are often underreported, which skews the statistics in favor of acceptances. Most publishers have a lower acceptance rate than indicated here. Rejections: 90.91 % (7.8 avg. days per rejection) | 10.0 % personal, 70.0 % form, 20.0 % unspecified | 18.2 % shortlisted Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals - Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 18 Nov 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Sep 2025. Date compiled: 06 Sep 2026 22:53 UTC (less than a minute ago). Work submitted here was also submitted to...This section is available to subscribers only. Sign up and start your free trial today!Members accepted here also had work accepted by...This section is available to subscribers only. Become a member and start your free trial today! Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBest Vegan Science Fiction and Fantasy ON HIATUSMetaphorosis Magazine CLOSEDMuseum Piece Anthology CLOSEDThe Thing With Feathers: Speculative Stories of Hope 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