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Killer Nashville Magazine

No closing date
Length
Up to 5,000 words
Pay
50.00 USD flat
Fee
Not stated
Simultaneous
Not stated
Reprints
Original only

What they accept

Killer Nashville Magazine publishes short stories of up to 5,000 words with elements of mystery, suspense, action, thriller, horror, or romance, including work that combines genres. Submissions are original, unpublished manuscripts sent through Submittable only; the magazine responds within 30 to 60 days and pays $50 per short story on publication, at rates applying to works published after June 1, 2026.

Mystery & CrimeThriller & Suspense
AI policy
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