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2025 Press 53 Award for Short Fiction
The Press 53 Award for Short Fiction, judged by Claire V. Foxx, is accepting entries for unpublished short story collections from U.S.-based writers aged 18 or older writing in English. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash advance, 53 copies of their published book, and publication through Press 53 (entry fee is $30). Deadline: December 31, 2024
Horror Novel Crossword for Writers
Welcome to our Horror Novel Crossword for writers. Today, we’re crossing over into the dark side with a spine-tingling crossword puzzle dedicated to the most haunting horror novels ever written. Whether you’re a devoted horror fan or a writer seeking inspiration from the masters of fear, this crossword will test your knowledge of the genre’s […]
Word search for Writers: Haunting Horror Stories
Welcome to another exciting installment of our weekly Writers’ Game Series! Today, we’re bringing you a spine-tingling word
The Haunted Halloween Trivia Quiz: Spooky Facts and Folklore
Welcome, brave souls, to The Haunted Halloween Trivia Quiz: Spooky Facts and Folklore!
How to Write Suspense: Essential Techniques
How to Write Suspense: Essential Techniques: Suspense is a powerful tool that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, turning
75 Chilling Tech Horror Writing Prompts
75 Chilling Tech Horror Writing Prompts In an age where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, the line between innovation
60 Chilling Folk Horror Writing Prompts Unearth the Terror
60 Chilling Folk Horror Writing Prompts Unearth the Terror Number 38 Will Chill You to the Bone Folk horror, a subgenre that has been
Our New Digital is here, Print issue delayed
The wait is over, horror fans! Our highly anticipated digital issue has just been unleashed upon the unsuspecting world. Brace yourselves
100 Gothic Space Horror Writing Prompt
In the vast expanse of space, silence has always been the norm. But what if that silence was suddenly filled with something far more terrifying?
Story: THE FACTS IN THE CASE OF M. VALDEMAR by Edgar Allan Poe
Of course I shall not pretend to consider it any matter for wonder, that the extraordinary case of M. Valdemar has excited discussion. It
Poem: The Listeners by Walter De La Mare
Walter de la Mare, born in 1873 in Kent, England, began his career as a bookkeeper before transitioning to writing full-time.
100 Splatterpunk Writing Prompts #45 will shock you
100 Splatterpunk Writing Prompts #45 will shock you Welcome, brave souls and twisted minds, to a collection that pushes the boundaries of horror to their utmost limits
Story: Young Goodman Brown by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Young Goodman Brown came forth at sunset into the street at Salem village; but put his head back, after crossing the threshold, to exchange a parting
Open Submissions: Holiday Season Submissions Call: Scare Us, Warm Our Hearts, or Spread Some Cheer!
We’re excited to announce our open call for submissions! While we’re especially interested in holiday-themed works, we welcome fiction (up to 10,000 words) and poetry (up to 6 poems)