SELF (S)CARE
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & F.A.Q.
This is a paid opportunity for self-published horror stories only.
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To be eligible:
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Stories must have been published and be available for ordering, download or purchase within 2025.​
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Must be part of a single author self-published collection or be available as a stand-alone novella or novelette on a platform such as Godless, Google Books, D2D platforms or Amazon.
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Submission Windows:
​No submission will be accepted outside of these windows.
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May 15 through May 31
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Aug. 15 through Aug. 20
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Nov. 15 through Nov. 20
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Dec. 15 through Dec. 31
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Submission Process:
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Document cover page should contain Story Title and Word Count only.
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Standard formatting (size 12 font, Times New Roman, 1.5 spacing).
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No identifying information can be on the story document.
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Email submission to: editor@uncomfortablydark.com with SELF (S)CARE in subject line with your story title.
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Email body must contain your story title, word count, and prior publication details, including original date of publication, where it is available, and if it was a solo title or part of a collection.
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One submission per author. (No Exceptions).
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Word Count: 8500 max.
COVER ART BY DON NOBLE OF ROOSTER REPUBLIC
Uncomfortably Dark Presents
The Dark Dozen Anthologies.
An Invite Only anthology featuring the annual Dark Dozen interviewees.
2021 The Baker's Dozen
Splatterpunk Award-winning Anthology of the year.
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​​2022 Trapped
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​​2023 DARK DISASTERS
Splatterpunk-nominated anthology
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2025 Full Throttle
Uncomfortably Dark presents:
FULL THROTTLE
Uncomfortably Dark Presents Full Throttle: A Dark Dozen Anthology.
Award-winning author and editor Candace Nola is back with another Dark Dozen Anthology. This time around, Full Throttle brings you twelve pedal to the metal stories of extreme, hardcore horror sure to knock your socks off! The turbo-charged line-up includes some of the hardest hitters in the industry, both well-known and rising stars of indie horror.
Authors include Wrath James White, Christine Morgan, Kristopher Rufty, Sylvester Barzey, Lisa Vasquez, Eric Butler, R.J. Joseph, M. Ennenbach, Jeremy Megargee, Felix I.D. Dimaro, Angelique Jordonna, and Lucas Milliron. With an introduction from Candace Nola and foreword by Jonathan Tripp.
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These authors were given one guideline only: bring your most brutal stories with no depictions of sexual assault. They delivered in epic fashion!
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This one is dedicated to the survivors. I see you.
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