The Phantom Pulse

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The Phantom Pulse is a biannual speculative fiction magazine publishing horror, sci-fi horror, dark fantasy, and weird fiction.

Response time info: By October 15, 2026

Read the full guidelines at thephantompulse.com↗

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Traditional horror, sci-fi horror, dark fantasy, and weird fiction; original stories up to 3,000 words. Submissions opened September 1, 2026, and closed September 30, 2026. No multiple submissions; simultaneous submissions allowed. AI-generated or AI-developed stories are not accepted.

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Reprint submissions up to 5,000 words are accepted; include where and when the piece was originally published. Reprints published within the last 12 months are not accepted. Submissions opened September 1, 2026, and closed September 30, 2026.

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