Northern Shadows Magazine Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About Welcome To The Shadows. . .… where the inky darkness that exists in every corner of all realities awaits a distraction to pull you under. The stories contained within our issues explore all these dark places: from the woods outside your bedroom window, to the basement of a fairy’s treehouse and everywhere in between.“What was that bump in the night?”“Did that shadow just move?”“Is anywhere safe anymore?We invite you into our pages to find the answers to these questions, and many more… Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterNorthern Shadows Magazine's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. Fiction Temp Closed Dates:Will be open to submissions from 01 October 2026* (approx. 15 days from now) through 01 January 2027.Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Other: May vary.Theme:That Which Haunts Your Dreams (01 Jan 2027*)Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. 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.* We do not know the time and/or timezone, so we cannot be more precise. Submit early to avoid disappointment. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @northernshadowsmag.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @northernshadowsmag For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Northern Shadows Magazine 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 Accuracy We have received 9 reports from 9 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 1 min | 23.1 mean avg | 16.0 median | 48 max days (16.6 std dev) Pending 1 response is pending (126 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Submissions are acknowledged within 2 days on average. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 15 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 03:46 UTC (6 hours, 1 minute 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. 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: 14 Sep 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