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The Quiet Ones
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A #Horror and #Dystopian Literary Zine | Exec. Editors: DM Hoffman and Alexis Powell | Subs CLOSED | Next Issue: October 29, 2026

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Our new 2025 Annual has arrived! Download your FREE digital copy today at wearethequietones.com #writingcommunity #horrorfam #wearethequietones
October 31, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Are you sure the "live" one wasn't undead?
I have finally seen a live armadillo. I say live because the ones I have seen before has been dead as shit. I wonder if this is a sign of good luck?

#HorrorWriter #ShadowBoxArchives
September 16, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Emails are going out today to everyone who submitted work to our 2025 annual. Thank you to our over 200 authors who sent us their stories to consider. We can't wait to share the new issue with you this October!
September 15, 2025 at 4:41 PM
As we head down the road to October, please refer to our website for a detailed timeline of our process, what to expect, and then stay tuned throughout the next two months for news and updates as we assemble our best installment of The Quiet Ones yet! #writingcommunity #horrorzine #wearethequietones
August 1, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The Quiet Ones is OPEN to submissions until the end of July 2025. Please see our website for guidelines at wearethequietones.com

Be a part of this year’s annual issue of quiet horror and dystopian fiction.
July 16, 2025 at 7:55 PM
The Quiet Ones is proud to announce the promotion of submission reader, Alexis Powell to Executive Editor. Alexis brings a wealth of editorial experience and a deep love of horror with her. News link in bio. #writingcommunity #horrorfam #wearethequietones
February 10, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Quiet Ones new website is live! Designed by Abby Feder (of @abbyfederwebdesign on Instagram), our new home on the web has an improved interface, a more detailed back issue library, a newsletter signup, new social links, and more! Check it out (links in bio). #writingcommunity #horrorfam
February 8, 2025 at 2:26 AM
New announcements soon. 2025 Open Call dates, new monthly website features, and more. Stay tuned!
January 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Our all-new 2024 Annual Edition is available now, in digital format, for FREE! Visit wearethequietones.com to get your copy today!

...and coming in 2025: new features, new fiction, new website, and more!
November 3, 2024 at 2:16 AM
Our first annual installment releases on Halloween 2024. Full cover and contributors to be revealed next week!

Download our entire catalog for free at wearethequietones.com, and follow for updates on upcoming submission calls, new annual issues, and special events! #horrorfam #writingcommunity
October 11, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Things are changing. New Schedules. New Socials. New Design. Click through to read our announcement regarding the future of The Quiet Ones! 🥀💀
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January 9, 2024 at 12:48 AM
…something is on the way. 01.08.24
December 28, 2023 at 7:32 PM
💀 THE END is here! 💀

The second half of our monstrous two-part issue is now available for download, for FREE, at our website. Get your copy today! #horrorfam #writingcommunity

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December 1, 2023 at 11:43 PM
THE END, Part Two is nearly here! Download your FREE digital copy on December 01, 2023 at wearethequietones.com
November 17, 2023 at 4:53 PM
💀 Available NOW! 💀
Our newest issue: “THE END, Part One” is downloadable on our website for FREE. Get your copy today at wearethequietones.com
October 26, 2023 at 4:42 AM
Continuing our plans to leave the dumpster fire that is X, we’ve created our own Instagram today. Find and follow us there at instagram.com/thequietonesliterary
September 29, 2023 at 2:54 AM
NEXT ISSUE: An Extended Double Feature! "THE END," parts one and two, will each be full-length issues. Available in digital format for FREE on October 26 and December 1, respectively.
September 20, 2023 at 2:05 AM