In the Veins Dark Fiction Unleashed MATURE CONTENT

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In The Veins zine is dedicated to publishing bold stories that push boundaries in Splatterpunk, horror, satire, and LGBTQ+ themes. We champion voices that explore the shadows of speculative fiction, fostering a community where dark imagination thrives and diverse narratives flourish.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2024

Publication Media & Frequency

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Print Publication Print Publication: Unknown publication frequency

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

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Statistics Synopsis

Slower: In the Veins's overall average response time is slower than most magazines.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

Horror Subgenre: Extreme Horror

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 500 words; Up to 2 pieces.
Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Lengths:

Article: No specific word count limits known; Up to 2 pieces.
Essay: No specific word count limits known; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Literature/Books: Writing, See guidelines.
Music: See guidelines.
Sexuality/Gender: LGBTQ issues, See guidelines.
Visual Arts: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

Horror Subgenre: Extreme Horror

Lengths:

Poem: No line limits known; Up to 2 pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Dark.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Email.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Image.

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In the Veins Submission Statistics

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We have received 3 reports from 3 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

Days Reported

97 min | 164.7 mean avg | 193.0 median | 204 max days (58.9 std dev)

Other Information

Date compiled: 07 Sep 2026 04:37 UTC (less than a minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Jul 2026

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