Dark Horses The Magazine of Weird Fiction This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (May 2026) About Join us for a monthly tour of writers who give as good as they get. From hard science-fiction to stark, melancholic apocalypses; from Lovecraftian horror to zombies and horror comedy; from whimsical interludes to tales of unlikely compassion--whatever it is, if it's weird, it's here. So grab a seat before the starting gun fires, pour yourself a glass of strange wine, and get ready for the running of the dark horses. The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting 90 days, assume your submission will not be accepted. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2021 Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Fiction On Hiatus Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Subgenre: Weird/New Weird Horror Subgenre: Weird/New Weird Science Fiction Subgenre: Weird/New WeirdLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 10,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are 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: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Purchase Issue(s) Dark Horses 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 outliers Accuracy We have received 34 reports from 32 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 2 min | 20.1 mean avg | 19.0 median | 105 max days (44.8 std dev) Responses 85.29 % Acceptances: 85.29 % of submissions accepted (15.7 avg. days per acceptance) | 87.50 % 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: - Non-Responses 5.88 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.88 % (80.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals 8.82 % (42.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 90 days. (2.9 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 90 days.) The editors may not respond to all submissions. After waiting the time indicated above, assume your submission will not be accepted. Most recent response reported was received on 13 Mar 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 07 Mar 2026. Date compiled: 20 Sep 2026 00:42 UTC (4 hours, 22 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! 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: 13 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