Diabolical Plots

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Diabolical Plots publishes speculative short fiction in science fiction, fantasy, and horror, with submissions accepted during announced windows.

Response time info: 30 days after the end of the submission window

Read the full guidelines at diabolicalplots.com↗

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General submissions were open July 13–27, 2026; the “Diabolical Rot” themed window accepted submissions October 18–25, 2026. Everything must have a speculative element, including horror. Maximum 3,500 words. One submission per author per window; simultaneous submissions are allowed. Pay rate is 10 cents per word.

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