Fun in the Dark Anthology Series
Description
We’re open to seeing work across various genres: submissions of horror, science fiction, fantasy, weird or bizarro fiction, crime/mystery etc. are all welcome. As long as your story fits the “small town weirdness” theme and the overall tone of the anthology — fun yet dark — we’d like to see it.
Market Submission Schedule
- "Small Town Weirdness" Theme - May 1, 2026 thru Jun 30, 2026 (Ends 45 days from now)
Market Genres
Genres
FantasyGeneral
Horror
Mystery/Crime
Science Fiction
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
2000 to 5000 words
20 GBP/piece (approx. $27/piece)
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: No
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Market-Provided Data
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Market Response Data (User-Reported)
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Count:
There are 46 completed reports in the past 12 months.
Averages and Boundaries:
Min: 11 | Average: 40.90 | Median: 37 | Max: 77
Responded:
93.47%
Accepted:
4.34% - avg 25 days
Rejected:
89.13% - avg 41 days
(21.95% of rejections are personal)
Rewrites:
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Dead Letters:
-
Lost/Returned:
-
Never Responded:
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Withdrawn:
6.52%
Pending:
There are 3 pending responses.
(3 min | 50.66 average | 5 median | 144 max days waiting)
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Listing added: 28 October 2025
Last officially checked: 9 May 2026