Behind the Shadows Anthology Series

Open to: Stories must be original and previously unpublished, not AI-generated, not under consideration elsewhere, and not submitted elsewhere before notification; one submission per author.

Hidden Villains: Enigma seeks speculative fiction involving a hidden villain and an enigma, mystery, puzzle, riddle, or secret; no infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore. One submission per author; no AI, reprints, or simultaneous submissions. 2,000–6,000 words. Submission period: August 1–November 15, 2026.

Open to: Stories must be original and previously unpublished, not AI-generated, not under consideration elsewhere, and not submitted elsewhere before notification; one submission per author.

Noncorporeal V: Disquiet seeks spooky stories featuring at least one nonmaterial paranormal entity; suspense and thrillers are preferred, with mystery, humor, science fiction, fantasy, and horror possibilities. No infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore. One submission per author; no AI, reprints, or simultaneous submissions. 2,000–6,000 words. Submission period: September 1–November 30, 2026.

Open to: Stories must be original and previously unpublished, not AI-generated, not under consideration elsewhere, and not submitted elsewhere before notification; one submission per author.

Arcanum Magicka seeks engaging stories about magic with strong characters and endings rather than extensive worldbuilding; no infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore. One submission per author; no AI, reprints, or simultaneous submissions. 2,000–6,000 words. Submission period: September 15–December 31, 2026.

Constellations of Becoming: Queer Futures and Other Worlds is a speculative-fiction anthology centering queer voices, characters, and imaginations across science fiction, fantasy, horror, magical realism, and related forms. No infanticide, rape, or gratuitous gore. Submission period: June 15–September 15, 2026.