Grave Empire uncompromising horror literature Fledgling Listing: This project is new and has been listed with us for less than six months. About Grave Empire has no time or patience for the established norms of horror publishing. Cultish and uncompromising, this independent press champions disturbing horror fiction with an emphasis on craft excellence and artistic fearlessness.Grave Empire will excavate the darkness at the heart of polite society and individual consciousness with works that are transgressive, literary yet accessible, and truly scary. This press does not aim to “transcend” or “elevate” the horror genre, but to become its apotheosis. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2026 Publication Medium Print Publication Print Publication AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Temp Closed Grave Empire seeks previously unpublished horror fiction. As a genre, horror is legion and comes in many forms. This independent press is specifically interested in the traditions of existential and psychological dread, supernatural and cosmic horror, as well as works engaging with social, cultural, institutional, and everyday evils. The ideal acquisition is literary without pretense, iconoclastic, inventive, and decidedly unnerving.Some authors who influenced the formation of Grave Empire include Brian Evenson, Victor LaValle, Clive Barker, Tananarive Due, Mariana Enriquez, Shirley Jackson, Ira Levin, HP Lovecraft, and Edgar Allan Poe.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Psychological, SupernaturalLengths: Novel: 50,000 - 90,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... Society/Culture: See guidelines.Payment:Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Unknown.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.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:Instagram @grave_empire_ For the Editor(s): Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Grave Empire 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 Accuracy We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information. Pending 1 response is pending (95 days waiting). This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days Other Information Most recent response reported was received on 27 Aug 2026. Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 10 Jun 2026. Date compiled: 15 Sep 2026 09:47 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! 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: 30 Jun 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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