Guidelines 

We're a queer-owned and operated horror press dedicated to publishing work that disturbs, challenges, and lingers. Our focus is on authentic, boundary-pushing horror that explores the darkest corners of human experience. While no topic is off-limits if crafted with skill and purpose, we're not a platform for conservative or right-wing ideologies.

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All fiction submissions must follow William Shunn's Standard Manuscript Format. 

 

Include a brief bio and content warnings with your submission.

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Where relevant, we accept simultaneous submissions but request immediate notification if your work is accepted elsewhere. Multiple submissions are not accepted. Please wait to hear back before sending new work.

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Important Note on AI Content: We do not accept any AI-generated content, including writing, artwork, or hybrid works created using AI tools. By submitting to any of our publications, you certify that your work is entirely your own original creation, free from any AI generation or augmentation.

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Feline Frights: Whiskers Between Worlds

"Feline Frights: Whiskers Between Worlds" is the first of a planned series of cat themed horror anthologies.

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In this inaugural volume of Feline Frights, we delve into cosmic horror through the eyes of our feline companions. We seek stories exploring cats as witnesses, harbingers, and agents of incomprehensible cosmic forces. From cats that stare into dimensional voids to felines that serve as vessels for ancient entities, show us how these creatures exist at the intersection of our reality and the unfathomable beyond.

 

Submission Details:

🐱 Submission window: 3/1/2025-3/30/2025

🐱 Length: 2,000-5,000 words

🐱 Payment: $20 for unpublished works, $10 for reprints

🐱 Publication: Print and digital formats

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Expected release: October 2025

Send submissions to: submissions@apeppress.com with subject line "Feline Frights - [Story Title] - [Author]"

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Book Submissions - OPEN

We're seeking novel-length horror manuscripts that push boundaries and explore new territories in the genre. We emphasize HORROR - while supernatural elements are welcome, this is not a market for dark fantasy or paranormal romance. We want works that prioritize dread, terror, and horror elements above all else.

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Submission Details:

💀 Novellas: 20,000-40,000 words

💀 Novels: 40,000+ words

💀 $100 advance against royalties

💀 60/40 royalty split (publisher/creator)

💀 Print and digital release

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Query with the synopsis to: submissions@apeppress.com with subject line "[Novella/Novel] - [Title] - [Author]"

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Graphic Novel Submissions - open

We're seeking horror graphic novels and novellas that emphasize dread, terror, and horror elements. While supernatural elements are welcome, this is not a market for dark fantasy or paranormal romance. We encourage experimental art styles and storytelling approaches that serve the horror narrative.

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Submission Details:

💀 Mini Comics/One-Shots: 22-48 pages

💀 Graphic Novellas: 48-120 pages

💀 Graphic Novels: 120+ pages

💀 $100 advance against royalties

💀 60/40 royalty split (publisher/creator)

💀 Print and digital release

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Initial Query Requirements:

💀 Complete synopsis of the work

💀 Brief creator bio

💀 Art style sample (1-2 pages, does not need to be from the submitted work)

💀 If requested: 10 sequential pages from the project

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Query with synopsis to: submissions@apeppress.com with subject line "[Graphic Mini/Novella/Novel] - [Title] - [Author/Artist]"

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Blog Submissions

Our blog serves as a platform for horror analysis, criticism, and commentary. We're seeking thoughtful, engaging pieces that examine horror in all its forms.

 

This includes:

💀 Critical essays on horror media

💀 Academic exploration of horror themes

💀 Personal essays about horror

💀 Reviews of current and classic horror

💀 Industry insights and analysis

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Submission Details:

💀 Word Count: 500-2,000 words

💀 Payment: $15

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Send pitches to: submissions@apeppress.com with subject line "Blog Pitch - [Topic]"

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Failure to read and adhere to the submission guidelines for any of the above open calls will result in immediate rejection and your work will go unread.