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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

From recent posts: Many The Great and Terrible Things publishes long-form essays, short stories, and personal letters exploring psychology, philosophy, and cultural topics. The publication targets an audience interested in deep dives into…

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 7 days ago

Ray Van Horn, Jr. is the author of Bringing in the Creeps, Behind the Shadows, Coming of Rage and Revolution Calling. Ray is a contributing writer for The Metal Hall of Fame.

Likely audience: Horror fiction writers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

I write original horror stories that stay with you long after you finish reading. The works include flash fiction, short stories, novellas, and novels. Want to hear them instead? Many works are already available on…

Likely audience: fiction readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

Independent indie publisher of science fiction stories with something to say. Check out our weekly newsletter to follow our startup journey and launch of our debut title, Future Britains, as well as our regular Substack…

Likely audience: speculative fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Strange, sharp stories and essays about the absurd, awful, funny, monstrous things people do — to themselves, each other, and the worlds they build. One Gen X brain leaking gloriously onto a screen. Not always pretty…

Likely audience: horror fiction readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago

Award-winning short story fiction literary magazine designed to spark real discussion in classrooms, book clubs, and around the dinner table.

Likely audience: Philosophy enthusiasts

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 2 days ago

From recent posts: Dren Production's Newsletter publishes Kickstarter campaign announcements, Dungeons & Dragons monster and adventure content, and comic book event updates. It serves as a direct channel for the publisher's tabletop RPG…

Likely audience: Kickstarter backers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

From recent posts: Queria ser grande, mas desisti publishes personal essays on literary criticism, reading habits, and cultural commentary. The publication features short-form reviews of fiction and nonfiction alongside curated lists of…

Likely audience: Literary enthusiasts

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Author Payout = $100 + 50% of subscription revenue. No Fee to Apply. Readers get one quality story a month and support artists with their contributions.

Likely audience: Literature enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: Joe's Substack publishes weekly updates on book publishing, author tours, and genre fiction including horror and historical fiction. The newsletter features interviews with authors like Joe Hill, commentary on pop…

Likely audience: Fans of Joe Hill and Stephen King

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 41 days ago

Indagini, segreti e relazioni pericolose. Iscriviti per entrare nel mondo dei miei libri, tra casi da risolvere e storie da vivere — e ricevi il racconto gratuito "Il terzo incomodo".

Likely audience: Italian readers interested in fiction

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 12 days ago

Helping readers build richer minds through classic books. 🪶 Read 9 handpicked classics in a year, just 12 pages a day. Subscribe free and get the guide instantly.

Likely audience: Busy readers seeking quick reads

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

Gay MM romance fiction, delivered "straight" to your inbox.

Likely audience: Horror fiction readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: The Sunday Morning Transport publishes weekly issues of science fiction, fantasy, and horror short stories by contributors such as E.C. Myers, Emma Osborne, and Betsy Aoki. The publication relies on reader subscriptions…

Likely audience: Newsletter subscribers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 13 days ago

Dreaming Celtic Mysticism into Contemporary Life.

Likely audience: Celtic spirituality enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 12 days ago

From recent posts: Language Arts publishes literary criticism, curated reading lists, and interviews covering subgenres like Weird Girl Lit, disability representation in romance, and traditional writing forms. The publication also…

Likely audience: Literary readers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago

Read porn with a plotline. Erotic stories based on our own best experiences. Smart, sophisticated smut for the discerning reader.

Likely audience: readers interested in erotic literature

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

Broadcasting the birth pains of the New Aeon

Likely audience: tarot readers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

From recent posts: Books & Banter publishes book reviews, author interviews, and personal reading reflections covering horror, speculative fiction, and literary criticism. The publication mixes these formats and targets readers interested…

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Reading and recommending the best old books you've never heard of

Likely audience: Book lovers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

Linguistic Archaeology: Human experience--and potential--through the lens of Irish language, place and culture.

Likely audience: Irish culture enthusiasts

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 16 days ago

Integrate witchcraft into your daily life, and discover how to make your world a more enchanted place. Plus pop culture, history, style, spells, and more!

Likely audience: Busy witches

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 31 days ago

From recent posts: Top In Fiction publishes micro and short fiction, poetry, and serial chapters across horror, literary fiction, fantasy, and mystery, alongside writing contests and monthly literary roundups. It also runs community…

Likely audience: paid newsletter subscribers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 13 days ago

From recent posts: A horror-fiction newsletter that uses Bangkok as a recurring setting to explore urban decay, supernatural outbreaks, and interpersonal violence. Content ranges from road-collapse pathogen narratives and dog-led ambushes…

Likely audience: fiction readers

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