Novels and short stories heavily grounded in science fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, or thriller, or some blend of genres. Novels and short stories that speak to pulp and/or literary conventions. Well-written stories, strong characters, interesting voices.
Work that was created using AI, work that promotes hate speech, work that has been published previously (except in RARE cases), first drafts, work submitted outside our submissions window or fan fiction.
(Any submissions submitted outside our window will be automatically deleted)
PATREON CONTENT - SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
WHAT WE WANT:
Stories, poems, and artwork for one of three collections for our Patreon subscribers.
WHAT WE DON'T WANT:
Hate speech, stories set in established IP's or fan fiction, previously published work, stories that haven't seen an editor or a revision, or anything generated by AI.
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ABOUT PATREON STORIES:
After being featured on our Patreon, each selected piece will be published in our annual anthology, Tales of Sley House.
COLLECTION 1- THE SOUTHERN GOTHIC:
Think William Faulkner, Flannery O'Connor, Zora Neale Hurston, Richard Wright, Carson McCullers, Cormac McCarthy, Tennessee Williams, Barry Hannah, Ellen Gilchrist, or even Edgar Allan Poe.
COLLECTION 2 - TALES TO TERRIFY:
This collection is our home for all things supernatural and horror. Bring us your scariest, dirtiest, bloodiest, and spookiest tales.
COLLECTION 3 - SYSTEM SOLIS 2300:
The year is 2324. Humanity has spread throughout the solar system, but has yet to to reach further. From mining operations on asteroids and gas giants, terraforming Mars and small moons, and exploring the subterranean oceans of bodies like Europa, we are reaching new worlds even as we continue to battle our inner demons.
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COMPENSATION:
Authors will be paid $35 for each selected piece.
HOW TO SUBMIT:
Watch for open submissions and please do not submit outside the window. Please submit your story as an attachment. In the subject line, please include your name and the words PATREON SUBMISSION. In the email, tell us a little about yourself, about the story or poem you are submitting, which category it belongs in, and the word count. We cannot accept stories longer than 6,000 words. Submissions that do not include this information will be deleted.
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DISCLAIMER: Stories can be funny, serious, or somewhere in between; we just want well-written pieces. Genre bending or blending is okay! Fantasies, mysteries, and thrillers can all find a home on our Patreon, as long as they fit within one of the above categories.