Literary Journal

HAUNTER Review

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About the magazine

HAUNTER Review is an online literary and arts publication founded to provide a platform for work that engages with the liminal, the uncanny, and the subliminal. Operating without a fixed physical location, it has cultivated a distinct presence in contemporary small-press and digital arts communities since its inception. The review's ethos is rooted in a commitment to experimental writing and visual art that resists easy categorization, favoring atmospheric and psychologically charged work over overtly commercial or conventional narratives. Its seasonal issues, such as the forthcoming Fall Issue themed 'sublimal,' demonstrate a curatorial interest in the thresholds of perception and the subtle disturbances that linger beneath the surface of the everyday.

Editorial focus

HAUNTER Review was born as a tribute to the shadowed community of horror and alternative writers, those who craft stories from the edges of the dark. HAUNTER Review welcomes short stories, flash fiction, microfiction, screenplays, poetry, prose, hybrid, and experimental works categorized under the broad umbrella of horror-related genres: psychological, gothic, slasher, body, supernatural. Whether it be a supernatural haunting or vengeful murder spree, the editors want to see how far your imagination spirals; perhaps HAUNTER Review can give it a home.

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Submitting your work

Reading periodDec 1 to Jan 1

Reading feeNo

PaymentNo payment

Response time3 to 6 months

Simultaneous submissionsYes

Unsolicited submissionsYes

Before submitting, familiarize yourself with the thematic focus of the upcoming issue—for the Fall Issue, 'sublimal' suggests work that operates below the threshold of conscious perception, evoking subtle unease or dreamlike ambiguity. Avoid straightforward genre pieces or conventional narrative arcs; instead, prioritize atmosphere, suggestion, and linguistic precision. Since HAUNTER Review is online-only, ensure your submission is formatted for digital reading, with clean typography and minimal reliance on print-specific layout. Simultaneous submissions are generally acceptable, but withdraw promptly if accepted elsewhere. Include a brief cover letter that articulates how your work engages with the issue's theme, and proofread meticulously—the review values craft and attention to detail. Response times may vary, so query politely after three months if you have not heard back.

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