Dark Waters
A dark-fiction podcast
Dark Waters
A dark-fiction literary podcast
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About Dark Waters
A forum and space to share cross-genre dark fiction and promote discussion among writers and editors. We're here to show that dark stories have a place in dark times. To submit your writing for the show, email us at darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com.
Submissions for Dark Waters Vol. 3 are open June 15-August 1!
Word limit ~7,000
Prompt: Whatever "dark waters" means to you - stories of trepidation, the unknown, the dangerous, the creepy, the suspenseful. Crime, horror, and noir genres preferred. All stories are welcome, but we are not particularly interested in high fantasy, cosmic horror, romance without crime/horror/noir serving as the main element, or historical pre-1940s (or thereabouts).
Past contributors are welcome to submit, but preference will be given to new authors.
Simultaneous submissions are welcome, but please let us know ASAP if you have been accepted elsewhere.
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What we're not looking for:
Just a body in the water story, unless you think you have a really cool concept. Water can be incorporated, but we encourage you to think more metaphorically, rather than literal water.
Stories that contain language that seeks to perpetuate negative racial, gender, and/or LGBTQ+ stereotypes will not be accepted. Stories addressing these issues are acceptable, but those seeking to portray individuals in a negative and/or derogatory sense for no other reason than their race, gender, or sexual orientation are not welcome in this anthology.
Stories written with the use of AI will not be accepted.
Please do not send reprints at this time.
How to submit
Email your stories and a bio to darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com
Payment up to $25, depending on length/option for contributor copy
December release
If you want a better idea of our vibe and what we're looking for, check out our past anthologies
Dark Waters Vol. 2, available at:
Dark Waters Vol 1, available at:
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Latest Episode
King of Ashes aka Self-aware self-destruction
The phenomenal S.A. Cosby joins us to discuss his newest book King of Ashes, stepping into darkness as a writer, and exploring trauma and family ties through fiction. We also get a sneak peek of King of Ashes, the cameos in the S.A. Cosby universe, and touch on the dichotomy of the art vs business of writing and publishing.
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Hosts
Kirstyn Petras
Kirstyn Petras is a New York-based fiction writer but primarily identifies as caffeine in a human suit held together by hair spray and sheer force of will. She has been published in Punk Noir, Hoosier Noir, and by City Lights Theatre Company. Her debut novel, The Next Witness, was released in May 2022 by Cinnabar Moth Publishing. When not writing, she trains contortion and aerial hoop. She is also the co-host of Dark Waters, a literary podcast exploring all that is dark, dreary, and wonderfully twisted.
Nathan Turner
N.B. Turner is a writer living in Virginia, remembering and trying to honor his time growing up along the Great Lakes. He’s published short fiction in Hoosier Noir, Shotgun Honey, Pulp Modern Flash, Expat Lit, Punk Noir and Rock and A Hard Place Magazine, as well as poetry in The Daily Drunk and Punk Noir. He is also the editor of Hoosier Noir and the co-host of the Dark Waters Podcast.