Bold Visions. Uncompromising Fiction.
A publishing collective bridging the gap between hard speculative dread and immersive, expressive storytelling. Home to Crypsis Press and Ectasis Books.
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Exceptional fiction across speculative and general horizons.
Our Imprints
To maintain distinct visual and thematic brand integrity, we curate our publication catalog across two dedicated lines.
Crypsis Press
Publishing the Unseen
Speculative Fiction, Biological Thrillers & Atmospheric Dread
Focused on stories where science, ecology, and psychological terror converge. We look for technical rigor, complex mystery, and elements of camouflage—the unseen and overlooked forces lurking just beyond perception.
Key Genres & Themes:
- Biological & Hard Science Fiction
- Folk & Psychological Horror
- Technical & Locked-Room Mysteries
Ectasis Books
Stretching the Limits of Fiction
General Fiction, Contemporary Stories & Diverse Storytelling
Our inclusive imprint for all fiction outside of dark speculative themes. Whether you write contemporary drama, literary fiction, historical narratives, or general storytelling, Ectasis Books provides a dedicated home for your manuscript.
Key Genres & Themes:
- General & Contemporary Fiction
- Literary Fiction & Drama
- Historical Fiction & Retellings
- Upmarket & Commercial Fiction
Two Imprints. One Collective.
In biology, crypsis refers to concealment—the art of remaining unseen or hidden in plain sight. In ancient Greek, ectasis (ekstasis) means extension, expansion, or stretching beyond existing boundaries.
Together, Crypsis Press and Ectasis Books form a modern publishing hub dedicated to curating distinctive, compelling stories. Whether exploring dark, technical dread or expanding into broader literary and general fiction, we publish books that demand your full attention.
Learn More About UsSubmissions for our 2026 anthology, Unseen Stories, are now CLOSED.
Thank you to everyone who submitted their work! We’ve been blown away by the response and are currently reviewing all entries. Decisions will be sent out via email by September 1st. Follow us on Instagram (@crypsispress) or join our newsletter to stay updated on selection announcements and future submission calls across both imprints.
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