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Catch me when you can… Jack the Ripper

A project of Fringeworks (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive.

About

London, 1888. A legendary serial killer stalks the fog shrouded streets of the East End. Five women fall victim to his blade and all of London, indeed, all the world, is paralyzed with fear… waiting for the next horror. Jack the Ripper carves his path through history… Now, 125 years after the “Autumn of Terror”, it is time for Jack to return!

Country of Publication

United Kingdom

Publication Medium & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication
One-time publication

Fiction Closed

Stories can be SF, Steampunk, Horror (no splatterpunk), Psychological or any other genre as long as it’s fresh and outre! We have one stipulation: KNOW THE CASE! Nothing is as infuriating as reading a story that gets the facts wrong unless that error is a vital part of the story. Jack would not appreciate it!

Audience:

Unknown

Genres:

Open to all/most Genres, including:
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Retrofuturism
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Psychological, Retrofuturism, Serial Killer, excluding Extreme Horror
Science Fiction Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Retrofuturism
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Psychological, Serial Killer

Lengths:

Short Story: 3,000 - 6,000 words; Up to 2 pieces.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

None found.

Payment:

No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.
Note: We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Multiple entries are allowed.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Catch me when you can… Jack the Ripper Submission Statistics

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This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026

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