Deep Underground Novella Series A project of Black Hare Press (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2020). We provide the following information as an archive. About Something sinisters dwells in the sewers. What lives in the subway and comes out at night? You live in the tunnels to escape the zombies/aliens/etc. Secret society that works in underground labs. Virus in the flowerbeds. The graves aren’t quiet. An ancient/alien/mythical being/mechanism is unearthed in the mines/caves. This could be a prequel to a current or forthcoming novel, but no cliffhangers please. Must be able to stand alone. Country of Publication & Year Established Australia Established in 2020 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Novella: 20,000 - 40,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Other: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.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 publisher's website Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Support on Patreon Deep Underground Novella Series 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 Projects#Lockdown Anthology Series CLOSEDBanned Short Story Anthology CLOSEDBHP Writers' Group Special Edition DNQBlack Hare Press 500 Word Fiction Anthology Series DNQBlack Hare Press Erotic Horror Anthology CLOSED MATUREBlack Hare Press Patreon Monthly ChallengeBlack Hare Press Short ReadsBlack Hare Press Speculative Fiction Poetry Anthology CLOSEDBlack Hare Press War Anthology CLOSEDDark Drabble Anthology Series DNQDark Moments Drabble Monthly ChallengeDeep Sea Short Story Anthology DNQDeep Space Anthology Series DNQEerie Christmas Anthology Series DNQFlash Frights Anthologies DNQSeven Deadly Sins Anthology Series CLOSEDTumbleweed Anthology CLOSEDTwenty Twenty CLOSEDWetware Short Story Anthology DNQ 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.For book publishers, it is standard to submit a cover letter, synopsis, and sample instead of the full manuscript. Do this unless otherwise instructed.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