Black Satellite

This project is believed to be defunct. (March 2012)

About

Black Satellite (BS) seeks submissions of startling/terrifying science fiction, some weird horror, and original artwork. No vampires, no gothic horror, no ghost stories, and no slipstream. I want character driven stories that leave an image in the reader's mind long after finishing the story. I want stories with a beginning, a middle, and an ending. In other words, a plot. No mood pieces. No cliches. Show me that you can be original or at least concoct a new twist on a familiar theme. I am particularly interested in seeing cross genre stories. Think along the lines of "The Outer Limits", "The Twilight Zone", the Alien movies, or even the old magazine "Argonaut". My favorite writers include Al Manachino, Tim Curran, and many others.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication: Published 2 x per year

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Horror Subgenres: Cross-Genre, Science Fiction Horror, Weird/New Weird, excluding Gothic, Slipstream, Supernatural, Vampire
Science Fiction Subgenres: Cross-Genre, Science Fiction Horror, Weird/New Weird, excluding Slipstream

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 30 lines.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms, including: Short poetry.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Postal.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Last Updated: 22 May 2026