Strange Aeon Anthology Series

The 2026 anthology sought self-contained cosmic-horror and Lovecraftian stories, especially mad science, monster horror, weird westerns, stories that peel the onion, dark fantasy, occult detectives, unusual concepts, strong voice or plot, and stories too long or plot-driven for average markets. Lovecraft pastiche was accepted sparingly; 5,000–10,000 words was preferred, but any length was considered, with examples of approximately 2,000 to just over 20,000 words. Reprints, simultaneous submissions, and multiple submissions were accepted. Submission window closed at the end of April 2026, or…

Nonfiction was not a primary interest, but one piece could be used. Submissions closed at the end of April 2026, or earlier if the anthology filled.

One work of long poetry could be used, although poetry was not a primary interest. Submissions closed at the end of April 2026, or earlier if the anthology filled.