Dark Harbor Magazine is dedicated to publishing high-quality horror fiction and non-fiction that nods to the genre’s iconic roots. Our goal is to provide a platform for works that explore fear in both familiar and innovative ways, honoring the legacy of horror literature while elevating it for modern audiences. We seek stories that capture the suspense, dread, and imagination that have made horror such an enduring genre.

Mission

To publish exceptional horror fiction and non-fiction that honors the genre's legacy while inspiring a modern audience.

Vision

To be the premier platform for horror literature, where timeless storytelling meets contemporary innovation. We aim to connect readers with works that explore the depths of dread, fear, and unease and its cultural impact.

Meet the Editors

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Jimmy Blakemore

Editor-in-Chief

I started Dark Harbor Magazine as a means for giving back to the horror and literary communities. My love for the horror genre started when I was only a small child, watching silver-screen creature-features and 90s horror-themed kid's shows, and telling spooky stories to other children at go-kart dirt tracks while my father raced in competitions across the East Coast. Later, nearing my thirties, I decided to earn a BA in Creative Writing and English, which led me to pursue an MFA in Creative Writing. My influences as a writer include Stephen King, Shirley Jackson, and Richard Matheson. I am a member of the Horror Writers Association and Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society.

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Alexis Samuels, MFA

Associate Editor

I’m a poet who loves to dabble in short stories too. My writing centers around grief, loss, and nature which led me to have a deep appreciation for the horror genre. I have a poem published in CHILL MAG and a flash fiction piece in On Concept’s Edge. My debut poetry collection, Turbulence Ahead, is self-published via KDP/Amazon. When I’m not exploring the intricacies between hard truth poems and stories, I enjoy going on adventures with my dog, Boulder, and my partner, Joe. I’ve also earned my MFA in Writing from Lindenwood University in late 2024.