Flash Phantoms About Flash Phantoms is dedicated to bringing you the best HORROR stories of 1,000 words or less. Make them edgy right from the get-go and end with a bang. We don't like to be bored with a lot of exposition.We also accept MICRO HORROR fiction of 100 words.We don't care who you are, we don't discriminate. Send us your best, your worst, your weird. Voluntary Fees: This project accepts voluntary fees for expedited responses and "tip jar" submissions. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2024 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year AI Policy AI use may be permitted in some circumstances (see their site for details) Statistics Synopsis FasterFlash Phantoms's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableFlash Phantoms's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveFlash Phantoms's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Flash Fiction: Exactly 100 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Methods: Duosuma submission manager. Submittable submission manager. 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 Submit through Duosuma Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @flashphantoms For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Flash Phantoms 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 project ranks among the 25 Fastest Fiction Publishers in our database. This project ranks among the 25 Most Approachable Fiction Publishers in our database. Filter: Category: Group by submission Include outliers Accuracy We have received 123 reports from 105 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 0 min | 2.5 mean avg | 2.0 median | 14 max days (9.4 std dev) Responses 99.18 % Acceptances: 41.46 % of submissions accepted (2.5 avg. days per acceptance) | 40.95 % 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: 57.72 % (2.3 avg. days per rejection) | 85.9 % personal, 11.3 % form, 2.8 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 0.81 % (0.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 1 response is pending (6 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The most common submission tip paid: USD $3.00. (19.5 % reported giving a tip.) Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 14 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 11 Sep 2026. Date compiled: 14 Sep 2026 16:55 UTC (1 hour, 28 minutes ago). View report of recent responses from this project 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. 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