Thriller Magazine

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Thriller Magazine publishes suspense-forward short stories in thriller, mystery, crime, suspense, and noir.

Response time info: 4–5 weeks

Read the full guidelines at thrillermagazine.org↗

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fictionMysteryHorrorFee: $4.49 non-refundablePays: $15 for accepted short stories

Open for the December 2026 issue. Publishes suspense-forward short stories in thriller, mystery, crime, suspense, and noir, including psychological, mystery, noir, and horror-adjacent work. Length: 1,000–7,000 words. Previously published work is accepted if not under contract elsewhere. Multiple submissions are allowed; detailed editorial feedback is provided.

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