Submissions
send us your ghosts.
we’re looking for stories that cut deep. poetry that burns slow.
fiction that walks the line between memory and myth.
southern gothic. gothic americana. haunted realism. gospel for the fallen.
if your work carries ash and light, we want to read it.
send us your best. the strange. the beautiful. the true.
Our books don’t flinch. They reckon with sin, sorrow, and whatever’s waiting out past the tree line.
what we accept
short fiction: up to 6,000 words
poetry: 3–5 poems per submission
creative nonfiction / dispatch-style work: up to 3,000 words
novel excerpts or queries: include a short synopsis and sample chapter
how to submit
paste your work into the body of the email, double spaced for prose
or attach a .doc, .docx, or PDF if formatting is important (especially for poetry)
simultaneous submissions are fine — just let us know if it’s accepted elsewhere
include a short cover letter or bio (optional, but welcome)
send submissions to:
editor@tencentmercy.com
subject line: submission – your name – genre
or use the form below.
response time
we aim to respond within 6–8 weeks. we’re a small press. if it’s been more than 3 months, feel free to nudge
