Speculate! A project of Evil Girlfriend Media (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About Magic and mystery. Murder and mayhem. These are the things we want for Evil Girlfriend Media’s new Speculate! feature. Once a month, we will feature a dark speculative fiction story that embodies the EGM aesthetic. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 12 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Dark Fantasy Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-Genre, Supernatural Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Cross-GenreLengths: Short Story: 4,000 - 7,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are NOT 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: Correction/Update Speculate! 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 listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsEGM Shorts CLOSEDEvil Girlfriend Media ON HIATUSRoms, Bombs, and Zoms CLOSEDStamps, Vamps, and Tramps CLOSEDWitches, Stitches, and Bitches CLOSEDWomen in Practical Armor 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: 22 May 2026 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