Submissions
Strange Vibes
​​​Open Call for stories of the weird and wondrous, including science fiction, horror, supernatural and fantasy. No porn, AI or extreme violence.
We're big fans of Lovecraft and Kafka. An intriguing paranormal romance, a good adventure with a "strange" or "uncanny" theme, or an ironic dark comedy can also push our happy buttons.
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​​​​​​​​​​​Short Story Word Count: 2000 - 5000 words
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Entry Fee: FREE
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Payment
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We operate on a non-profit basis, with Anthology proceeds going toward a professional website for authors and readers, and other business expenses.
Contest winners receive an honorarium of $2 CDN via Paypal; a free ebook version of the Anthology; a bio and link in the publication; and, international gloating rights.
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Deadline
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Feb 15, 2026.
To be released March 2026
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How to Enter
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Send your submission to sylviakayrose@gmail.com with the world "Submission" in the subject line. In the body of your email include your publishing name, bio (under 100 words), website link, and a contact email (personal info, like email address, is for correspondence between us and will not be published).
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Include your Paypal account email to get your $2 CDN. We pay on publication.
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Attach your submission to the email. Accepted formats: .odt, .txt, .rtf, doc, docx. Also attach an author pic for a thumbnail, if desired.
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For the debut issue we don't require First Publication Rights; however, please indicate if your submission is a reprint.
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No multiple submissions. Simultaneous submissions ok, but let us know if your story is accepted elsewhere.
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If your work is chosen for the Strange Vibes Anthology, you'll receive a confirmation email within 2-3 weeks after the submission deadline. Selected authors will be asked to sign an agreement granting publishing and promotional rights to the publisher. ​​​
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Editing: you grant us permission to fix minor errors (typos) or formatting of your work. Note, we ARE the Grammar Police. A submission riddled with spelling and grammatical errors, unless these are integral to the plot, dialogue or writing style, is a major literary offense. Please edit your work carefully.
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Let your imagination flow. We can't wait to behold the fantastic creations of your strange and uncanny mind!
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