CQ Magazine is an online literary magazine boasting stories horrific, dark, and defiantly macabre.
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We are looking for short stories that fall under different monthly themes.
Submissions Requirements
Submissions will be read in the order they are received. Please only submit one previously unpublished story per month. You will receive notification within one week of your chosen month's submission end date. Please send to the correct email.
We are looking for a total of 5-7 stories per month, so please get your submissions in as soon as possible. Payment amounts remain in flux, and as such, will be offered upon acceptance of submission.
Please attach your 1500-2000 word story in .docx format (12 pt Times/double spaced) to an email with a brief query. Please specify which month/theme you are submitting for.
*Please include a trigger warning in your submissions email for any instances of child/animal death/abuse.
MONTHLY THEMES
October
The Cryptkeepers
SUBMISSIONS CLOSED
November
Toy Box
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: October 10th
December
Midwinter Despair
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE: November 10th
January
Snowed In
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE:
December 10th
February
Covens
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE:
January 10th
March
Ruinous Gods
SUBMISSIONS CLOSE:
February 10th