Frost Zone Stories A project of Frost Zone Press (see other related projects). About Frost Zone Stories will publish dark literary, quiet horror, or literary horror stories. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2024 Publication Media & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 2 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationPublished 2 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterFrost Zone Stories's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ApproachableFrost Zone Stories's overall acceptance rate is higher than most magazines. More ResponsiveFrost Zone Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: General Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Paranormal, Psychological, SupernaturalLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 4,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary payment to Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Token payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: CAD $15 and one copy OR two copies.Submissions:Method: Duosuma 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:Bluesky @frostzonestories.bsky.socialBluesky @frostzonepress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @frostzonestories For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Frost Zone Stories 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 95 reports from 95 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 20.3 mean avg | 20.0 median | 45 max days (10.8 std dev) Responses 95.79 % Acceptances: 15.79 % of submissions accepted (35.0 avg. days per acceptance) | 15.79 % 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: 80.00 % (17.3 avg. days per rejection) | 39.5 % personal, 60.5 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 4.21 % (20.3 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 08 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 02 Nov 2025. Date compiled: 03 Sep 2026 04:42 UTC (7 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 ProjectsFrost Zone Zine CLOSEDGhost To Ghost to Ghost Anthology CLOSEDHandmade Horror (Stories) 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: 31 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