Christmas Spirits Holiday Ghost Stories Anthology Series

This project is believed to be defunct. (April 2026)

About

Telling ghost stories in the chilly darkness by firelight is a celebrated winter holiday tradition that’s ready for a resurrection. Explore the haunted side of the holidays in this anthology.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2023

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: Published 1 x per year
Print Publication Print Publication: Published 1 x per year

AI Policy

Human-created work only; no AI use allowed

Fiction Believed Defunct

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

General Open to all/most Subgenres
Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words.
Short Story: 1,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Literary, Mainstream.

Topics:

Folklore/Mythology: Ghost stories.
Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment to Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Provides free copy/copies Pays occasionally, up to Professional payment. Provides free copy/copies. Details: USD $50.

Submissions:

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

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 Apr 2026