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Darkness Blooms Anthology

A project of The Dread Machine Press (see other related projects).

Do not submit here! This project is permanently closed to submissions (May 2021). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Identity, security, and community are inexorably entwined. We’re looking for stories touching on at least one of these themes. We want you to explore the boundaries of who we are, what makes us feel safe (and at what cost), with whom we choose to surround ourselves, and our darkest secrets. Let’s explore how they influence us and our perception of reality.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States Established in 2021

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 1 x per year.

Fiction Closed

Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Science Fiction Science FictionOpen to all/most Subgenres, including: Cyberpunk, Dystopian.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.
Topics:
Other (See guidelines).
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story2,000 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No No OKText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 31 May 2021
Date Added: 01 Mar 2021

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