The Stygian Zine MATURE CONTENT A project of Stygian Media (see other related projects). About After the release of our first publication "The Stygian Collection", there was demand to continue producing anthologies. To continue growing our community and keep the anthology spirit alive, Stygian Media presents: The Stygian Zine! Where literary rebels find their voice and dark tales thrive. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions, except for people who have previously been published by Stygian Media. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee range is CAD $2 to $8 (below average to above average for magazines that charge). Limited Demographic: Submissions are restricted to Canadian citizens. Country of Publication & Year Established Canada Established in 2023 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 Slower The Stygian Zine's overall average response time is slower than most magazines. Collapse section Fiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Nonfiction Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: Essay: Up to 2,500 words. Narrative Nonfiction: Up to 2,500 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Token payment (under 1 US cent per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Pay ranges from Token payment to Professional payment. Details: CAD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Poetry Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Poem: No line limits known; Unknown number of pieces.Poetry Forms:Open to all/most Forms.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Literary, Mainstream.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$5-49 per poem) Semi-pro payment. Details: CAD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Text. Collapse section Visual Art Open Fee-based Rolling Submissions:Next cutoff date is 30 November 2026* (approx. 76 days from now).Audience:Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.Lengths: Artwork: Unknown number of pieces. Graphic Narrative: No page limits known; Up to 5 pieces.Art Media: Open to all/most Art Media, including... Cartoon/Comic strip.Art Styles:Open to all/most Art Styles.Topics: Other: May vary.Payment:Semi-pro payment (US$10-49 per piece) Semi-pro payment. Details: CAD $20.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.Media: Image. 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:Facebook FacebookInstagram @stygian.societyX (Twitter) @stygiansociety Support this Publisher: Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The Stygian Zine 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: All Categories Fiction Nonfiction Poetry Visual Art Group by submission Include outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 8 reports from 8 different members within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 3 min | 120.7 mean avg | 141.0 median | 394 max days (132.3 std dev) Pending 3 responses are pending (317 min | 335.0 mean avg | 333.0 median | 355 max days waiting | 46.2 std dev) from 3 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged within one day. Most recent response reported was received on 30 Mar 2026. 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