The Book of Demons
Description
Demon
a: an evil spirit
b: a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin
or
'Daemon' (mythology)
a supernatural being whose nature is intermediate between that of a god and that of a human being
Whether they be evil spirits and fallen angels from the ranks of the Judeo-Christian Devil and his infernal minions, or listed in the magick dictionaries and grimoires from the late 16th century to the 20th century, or spirits and tricksters from myriad cultures and legends around the world, or even the perils of addiction or trauma – in one form or another, demons pervade storytelling globally. They are legion.
So the demons in your story could derive from an existing belief or culture, could be newly imagined, or could be a metaphor for human tragedy and struggles. We want your unique, horror-inflected, interpretation for this next anthology of stories, all about the otherworld of demons. This will be a fascinating new anthology for our Beyond & Within series. We’re looking for around four stories to join the selection curated by horror maestra V. Castro.
a: an evil spirit
b: a source or agent of evil, harm, distress, or ruin
or
'Daemon' (mythology)
a supernatural being whose nature is intermediate between that of a god and that of a human being
Whether they be evil spirits and fallen angels from the ranks of the Judeo-Christian Devil and his infernal minions, or listed in the magick dictionaries and grimoires from the late 16th century to the 20th century, or spirits and tricksters from myriad cultures and legends around the world, or even the perils of addiction or trauma – in one form or another, demons pervade storytelling globally. They are legion.
So the demons in your story could derive from an existing belief or culture, could be newly imagined, or could be a metaphor for human tragedy and struggles. We want your unique, horror-inflected, interpretation for this next anthology of stories, all about the otherworld of demons. This will be a fascinating new anthology for our Beyond & Within series. We’re looking for around four stories to join the selection curated by horror maestra V. Castro.
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Market Genres
Genres
FantasyHorror
Market Types, Lengths & Pay Scale
Originals
Short Story
3000 to 4000 words
8 cents/word
Market Submission Types
AI Submissions?: Not Allowed
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
Electronic Submissions?: Yes
Postal Submissions?: No
Multiple Submissions?: Yes
Simultaneous Submissions?: Yes
Translations: Original Language Only
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Listing added: 18 May 2026
Last officially checked: 18 May 2026