Submissions are now OPEN!
Guidelines and submission link are at the bottom of this page.
Thriller Magazine is currently accepting horror-adjacent thriller short story submissions. We welcome horror submissions when they’re thriller-driven and suspense-forward—stories that lean into dread, fear, and unsettling atmosphere while keeping strong momentum from the opening pages to the final line.
If you’re looking for a magazine accepting horror-adjacent thriller submissions, you’re in the right place.
What We’re Looking For
We’re a strong fit for horror-adjacent thrillers that include:
- a hook that lands fast
- escalating tension and mounting dread
- a clear suspense engine (danger, pursuit, threat, secrets, survival, paranoia)
- atmosphere that sharpens the stakes (not replaces them)
- twists or reveals that feel earned
- an ending that hits hard and sticks
Think: thriller momentum with horror texture—chills plus page-turning drive.
Story lanes that often work well
These aren’t requirements, just examples of what often works well:
- survival pressure and looming threat
- stalkers, hunters, or predators (human or ambiguous)
- claustrophobic settings with escalating risk
- psychological unraveling with real-world consequences
- a secret that turns horrifying once revealed
- dread-heavy noir or crime that gets darker as it goes
Every story submitted to Thriller Magazine receives detailed editorial feedback. Whether your piece is accepted or not, you’ll gain insights to help improve your work. We look forward to reading your work!
Ready to Submit?
Submit your horror-adjacent thriller short story through our main submissions page: