Diabolical Plots

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Diabolical Plots publishes speculative short fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

Response time info: 30 days after end of submission window

Read the full guidelines at diabolicalplots.com↗

Submission calls

fictionScience FictionFantasyHorrorCloses Oct 25Pays: 10 cents per word

Speculative short fiction in science fiction, fantasy, or horror; every story must contain a speculative element. Maximum 3,500 words. General submissions are scheduled for July 13–27, 2026, and the “Diabolical Rot” themed window for October 18–25, 2026. Pay rate is 10 cents per word. No reprints, resubmissions, or multiple submissions per author per window.

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