For the Writers
Your Story Deserves a Home
Unsaintly publishes dark fiction and poetry where beauty and unease share the page. If your work unsettles the soul, you may have found your publisher.
Our Focus
We Seek the Darkness That Deepens
Our focus is dark fantasy and Southern Gothic — immersive worlds where complicated characters and their haunting stories are shaped by secrets, longing, and folklore.
We welcome stories that embrace a dark and decadent atmosphere, and authors who believe that the most powerful monsters are often reflections of ourselves.
Not all darkness is the same. We seek work in which the darkness deepens the story, with an emphasis on distinctive voices and evocative prose.
What We Publish
Genres We Welcome
Gothic Horror
Atmosphere, dread, and the weight of the past pressing into the present.
Dark Fantasy
Worlds where magic is dangerous, beauty is cruel, and power has a price.
Southern Gothic
Decaying grandeur, complicated families, and the sins that never stay buried.
Literary Horror
Horror that earns its fear through character, language, and emotional truth.
Mythology & Folklore
Old stories retold with new teeth — gods, monsters, and the tales that shaped us.
Dark Poetry
Verse that lives in shadow — lyrical, haunting, and unafraid of the dark.
The Process
What Happens After You Submit
Submit Your Work
During the open window, send your manuscript to scriptorium@unsaintly.com following the submission guidelines.
We Read Everything
Every submission is read in full. We do not skim. We give your work the attention it deserves.
You Hear From Us
We respond to every submission — acceptance or not. If your work is not the right fit, you will receive a respectful reply.
Focused Publication
We publish one title per quarter. That means your book receives our full marketing budget, time, and devotion.
Ready?
Submissions Open December 1, 2026
Review the full submission guidelines before you submit. We look forward to reading your work.