Gradeside Stories A project of Graveside Press (see other related projects). About Gradeside Stories is your haunted carnival for the tales geared toward younger readers—still spooky, but with a little restraint. Country of Publication United States Publication Media Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPrint Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis Slower Gradeside Stories's overall average response time is slower than most publishers. More ChallengingGradeside Stories's overall acceptance rate is lower than most publishers. More ResponsiveGradeside Stories's overall rate of non-response is lower than most publishers. Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Middle grades, Young adults.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Short Story: 2,000 - 6,000 words. Novella: 20,000 to 40,000 words. Novel: No specific word count limits known (our definition: more than 40000 words).Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Payment:No monetary advance + >= 15% royalties No monetary advance. ≥ 15% royalties. Details: 50% royalties of net earnings.Submissions:Method: Duosuma submission manager. Reprints: Reprints are 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. Go to publisher's website Report: Submission/Query Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Facebook FacebookInstagram @gravesidepressFacebook FacebookInstagram @paperangelpressLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) For the Editor(s): Request Interview Link to Duotrope Gradeside 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 outliers Include related projects Accuracy We have received 57 reports from 57 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Days Reported 74 min | 133.4 mean avg | 126.0 median | 202 max days (42.5 std dev) Responses 98.25 % 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: 98.25 % (133.1 avg. days per rejection) | 0.0 % personal, 100.0 % form, 0.0 % unspecified Non-Responses 0.00 % Lost/Returned: - Never Responded: - Withdrawals 1.75 % (95.0 avg. days per withdrawal) Other Information Most submissions are acknowledged on the same day. Most recent response reported was received on 07 Dec 2025. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 29 Aug 2025. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 05:10 UTC (4 hours, 34 minutes ago). 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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