Brute: Raunch, Scares, and Rough Trade Anthology MATURE CONTENT A project of Lethe Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2022). We provide the following information as an archive. About Brute is an anthology featuring dark and speculative short stories that address gay sexuality, desire, masculinity, and the aesthetics of "rough trade." We do not want every story in the book to be so grim; if your inclination is to have your protagonist chasing a beast of a man who rapes and kills the character, please do not submit. That said, stories don't need to end happily. The attraction to rough trade often involves a desire to embrace danger and risk the self. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2022 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publicationPrint Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenres: Dark Fantasy, Weird/New Weird Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenre: Weird/New WeirdLengths: Short Story: 2,500 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, Men/Male issues, See guidelines. Other: See guidelines.Payment:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).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: Unknown.Multiple entries: Unknown.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: Buy Book(s) Brute: Raunch, Scares, and Rough Trade 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. 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 ProjectsBurly Tales Anthology CLOSED MATUREDaughters of Frankenstein: Lesbian Mad Scientists CLOSEDHatchet Job Anthology CLOSEDHeiresses of Russ Anthology Series DNQLethe Press Survivor Anthology CLOSEDMidas Clutch CLOSEDMore Fey Anthology DNQTranscendent Anthology Series DNQWhere Thy Dark Eye Glances: Queering E. A. Poe CLOSEDWilde Stories Anthology Series 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