The Bleeding Margin Magazine

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  • Fear Was the First Language I Learned

    Fear Was the First Language I Learned

    By Vivian Nosti, Co-Founder of The Capital Horror.   Every person, brand or passion starts somewhere. Mine begins as a child sitting in my kitchen table with my sister and...

    Fear Was the First Language I Learned

    By Vivian Nosti, Co-Founder of The Capital Horror.   Every person, brand or passion starts somewhere. Mine begins as a child sitting in my kitchen table with my sister and...

  • Guest Blog Post: Math Is Bad. Just Ask Lovecraft.

    Guest Blog Post: Math Is Bad. Just Ask Lovecraft.

    Editor’s Note: At The Capitol Horror, we’re building a community where our writers, readers, and creators can share more than just stories—we want their obsessions, curiosities, and strange little passions...

    Guest Blog Post: Math Is Bad. Just Ask Lovecraft.

    Editor’s Note: At The Capitol Horror, we’re building a community where our writers, readers, and creators can share more than just stories—we want their obsessions, curiosities, and strange little passions...

  • Six Authors, One Hot Weekend: The Bleeding Margin at Miami Book Fair

    Six Authors, One Hot Weekend: The Bleeding Marg...

    The November Miami heat was intense, not that DC is particularly chilly this time of year. But even though the sun had draped the campus of Miami Dade College—the home...

    Six Authors, One Hot Weekend: The Bleeding Marg...

    The November Miami heat was intense, not that DC is particularly chilly this time of year. But even though the sun had draped the campus of Miami Dade College—the home...

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The Bleeding Margin Magazine: Open for Submissions

The next issue of our quarterly magazine is scheduled for winter 2026.

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Who Are We?

  • A Literary Journal

    We publish a quarterly literary journal in print and digital devoted to horror, suspense and mystery. Our journal features a curated selection of chilling stories from emerging and established authors.

    The Bleeding Margin 

  • A Book/Movie Club

    We are preparing to launch a distinctive online book/movie club featuring discussion topics, background content, and unique explorations. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of intellect and entertainment!

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  • A Podcast

    Gear up for the imminent release of our podcast companion to The Bleeding Margin featuring author interviews, reviews, and beyond. Get an in-depth look at The Bleeding Margin with expert insights and exclusive content.

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