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The Deeps: dark tales for dark nights

A project of Spindle House (see other related projects).

This project is on indefinite hiatus. Check their site to find out whether this is a submission and/or publication hiatus. (February 2024)

About

The Deeps seeks to refocus on communal storytelling as the heart of horror. For many of us, our earliest memories of narrative horror took place around a crackling fire or huddled together on a stormy night, the storyteller’s face dramatically lit by a flashlight. We first learned to love the dark by being in the dark, and most importantly: we were not alone. The ancient ritual of dark storytelling has its gnarled roots firmly set in oral tradition, in the company of friends and loved ones. At Spindle House we have a vested interest in the art of traditional storytelling. We believe stories are meant to be shared and read aloud, not to be left dormant on the page. We therefore intend The Deeps as a fireside companion to be used in the ritual of dark storytelling.

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Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
Published 4 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication
Published 4 x per year

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Gothic, Psychological

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: 500 - 1,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.
Short Story: 1,000 - 6,000 words; Unknown number of pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Minimalist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

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 allowed.
Media: Text.

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Gothic, Psychological

Lengths:

Poem: Up to 240 lines; Unknown number of pieces.

Poetry Forms:

Open to all/most Forms.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Minimalist.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem) Pay ranges from Token payment (under US$5 per poem) to Professional payment (US$50 or more per poem).
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 allowed.
Media: Text.

Collapse section Visual Art On Hiatus

We are interested in artwork that fills the viewer with a feeling of haunting apprehension and perhaps a sense of dark adventure.

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Lengths:

Artwork: Up to 3 pieces.

Art Media:

Open to all/most Art Media.

Art Styles:

Dark, Other style.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece) Professional payment (US$50 or more per piece).
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Media: Image.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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