Uncertain Stories A project of The Fiction Desk (see other related projects). About Based in Scotland, we publish new short stories with a supernatural or speculative edge. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. (Note: About 8% of magazines always charge fees.) The fee is GBP £5 (above average for magazines that charge). Want more insight into the affiliated editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s) of The Fiction Desk. Country of Publication United Kingdom Publication Medium & Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown publication frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterUncertain Stories's overall average response time is faster than most magazines. More ChallengingUncertain Stories's overall acceptance rate is lower than most magazines. More ResponsiveUncertain Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most magazines. Fiction Open Fee-based Dates:Open to fiction submissions through 30 September 2026* (approx. 15 days from now).2Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 7,500 words. Novelette: 7,500 - 15,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:Semi-pro payment (1-4.9 US cents per word) to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pay ranges from Semi-pro payment to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: GBP £25 / 1,000 words.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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 @uncertainstories.comInstagram @uncertain.stories Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Purchase Issue(s) For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Uncertain Stories 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 Include related projects Accuracy We have received 25 reports from 22 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 | 25.8 mean avg | 26.0 median | 53 max days (11.4 std dev) Responses 92.00 % Acceptances: 0.00 % No publication has a 0% acceptance rate. This data is based on submission reports sent to Duotrope, and we have not received reports of any acceptances yet. Rejections: 92.00 % (26.8 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 78.3 % form, 21.7 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 8.00 % (10.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Pending 4 responses are pending (4 min | 32.8 mean avg | 26.5 median | 74 max days waiting | 29.7 std dev) from 4 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information The editors will try to make a decision within 42 days. (8.0 % of the responses reported to us for this listing have taken longer than 42 days.) The most common submission fee paid: GBP £5.00. Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 11 Sep 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 26 Aug 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:45 UTC (less than a 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! 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