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COFFIN BELL || a journal of dark literature
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Quarterly online journal for dark literature. Flash, short story, poetry, CNF, essay, short criticism, and art. coffinbell.com
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So sad to hear that @coffinbell.bsky.social is shutting down! Check it out while the site is still up. Every issue is great.
Volume 7, Issue No. 4 - COFFIN BELL
QUEER, FEMINIST, & BIPOC GOTHIC with fiction GUEST EDITED BY KIRSTEN IMANI-KASAI Flash Fiction Jezebel Harper Roadkill Mother Aimee Parkison Making Love to Mothman Tiffany Smalls Spector Chiama…
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January 10, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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@coffinbell.bsky.social was one of the first venues to publish my work, giving me the courage to continue. I will NEVER EVER forget them. Sending strength to their EIC.
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January 9, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Absolutely wrecked to see this happen. Coffin Bell was the first place I ever published any of my work, and I was always grateful to those involved for the opportunity.

Thanks for all of the years and all the great works that were hosted here. I wish y’all the best, and take care of yourselves
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January 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Coffin Bell is closing its doors due to unfortunate news & the system raising expenses, so I just want to express gratitude to @coffinbell.bsky.social for hosting such an awesome space for gothic writers, & for publishing my ace horror “What Wakwaks Want.”

You can read the story here while it’s up:
Come meet my ritual-obsessed asexual aswang who never got The Talk about her unholy transition in “What Wakwaks Want”!

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January 9, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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really grateful for this publication and all the work within ❤️❤️
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January 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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I’m sad to hear this. I published my first short story in Coffin Bell. Thank you for reading, publishing, and promoting our work.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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Sad to see Coffin Bell go - a journal full of the strange and spooky. They gave a home to one of my weird eerie stories and were very kind. 💙

Wishing those behind Coffin Bell well - taking care of your health is never the wrong choice.
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January 8, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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a sad day. reading your submissions for coffin bell has been a privilege. 🖤
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January 8, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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Damn. This is really sad to see. Coffin Bell is such a cool spot for weird horror and dark fiction and I'll miss it.
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January 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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so sorry to see this. I've enjoyed reading Coffin Bell & always hoped to place a story there. best wishes to Tamara on all fronts.
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January 8, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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A sad day for the poetry community. Coffin Bell was a favorite journal of mine, I was privileged to have my poetry published there & the editors are all so kind. I wish them all the best. 🖤
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January 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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January 8, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The publication date for Issue 8.1 has been moved to 1/10/2025 — please see our website for details.
December 31, 2024 at 10:34 PM
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We are always open for Weekly Features submissions.

Guidelines: thehooghlyreview.com/weekly-featu...
December 22, 2024 at 4:20 AM
Submissions for Volume 8, Issue No. 4 (10/31/2025)–themed “Dark Numerology”–will open 2/14/2025 and close 6/30/2025.
December 22, 2024 at 4:33 AM
Submissions now open for issue 8.2 - DYSTOPIA

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December 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM
December 11, 2024 at 12:27 AM
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CFS: Issue 8.2: DYSTOPIA

SUBS OPEN 12/10/2024

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COFFIN BELL - Subs Open 12/10/2024 for Issue 8.2: DYSTOPIA
CFS: DYSTOPIA Issue Publication Date: 4/1/2024 We are seeking poetry, flash fiction, short stories, essays, and short criticism for Volume 8, Issue No. 2, themed “Dystopia.” The Merriam…
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November 30, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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December 9, 2024 at 5:50 AM
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Honoured to have a new poem published in Coffin Bell’s gothic issue. Dark lit: online and free to read-
November 30, 2024 at 6:45 PM
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This is a good magazine. Send your darkness here.
December 1, 2024 at 1:46 AM
CFS: Issue 8.2: DYSTOPIA

SUBS OPEN 12/10/2024

Read more about this theme on the blog:

coffinbell.com/2024/11/30/s...
COFFIN BELL - Subs Open 12/10/2024 for Issue 8.2: DYSTOPIA
CFS: DYSTOPIA Issue Publication Date: 4/1/2024 We are seeking poetry, flash fiction, short stories, essays, and short criticism for Volume 8, Issue No. 2, themed “Dystopia.” The Merriam…
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November 30, 2024 at 8:28 PM