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. 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 Fiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres.Lengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: 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 Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @flashphantoms For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Flash Phantoms Submission Statistics Free Preview! 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. Accuracy: We have received 19 reports from 12 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported: 1 min | 2.8 mean avg | 2.0 median | 35 max days (7.5 std dev) Responses 94.74 % Acceptances: 47.37 % of submissions accepted (2.4 avg. days per acceptance) | 58.33 % 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: 47.37 % (2.9 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 88.9 % form, 11.1 % unspecified Non-Responses 5.26 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: 5.26 % (35.0 avg. days before reporting submissions as never responded) Withdrawals: - Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 17 Jun 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Jun 2025. 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: 30 Apr 2025Last Audited: 09 Apr 2025 Date Added: 31 Oct 2024We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year.