Chthonic Matter Quarterly A project of C.M. Muller Publications (see other related projects). About Chthonic Matter is a quarterly offering of tales from the darkside. Its contents range in tone from the quiet horror of Shirley Jackson to the bleak stylings of Thomas Ligotti — and everything in between. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Statistics Synopsis FasterChthonic Matter Quarterly's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableChthonic Matter Quarterly's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveChthonic Matter Quarterly's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Token payment to Semi-pro payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $10 per 1,000 words.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook Facebook For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Chthonic Matter Quarterly 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 33 reports from 32 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 19.9 mean avg | 20.0 median | 34 max days (10.1 std dev) Responses 93.94 % Acceptances: 15.15 % of submissions accepted (12.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.63 % 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: 78.79 % (22.5 avg. days per rejection) | 26.9 % personal, 61.5 % form, 11.5 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 6.06 % (7.5 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 60 days. Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 03 Jul 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 30 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 06:30 UTC (3 hours, 16 minutes 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 ProjectsHarvest the Night: An Anthology of Folk Horror CLOSEDNightscript CLOSEDTenebrous Antiquities: An Anthology of Historical Horror 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: 25 Jul 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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