First Came Fear

A project of New Lit Salon Press (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (August 2017). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

From the editor who brought you Startling Sci-Fi: New Tales of the Beyond comes a collection that will terrify. Horror remains one of the most popular genres in television, film and, of course, literature. NLSP wants to join the ghoulish party!

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time publication
Print Publication Print Publication: One-time publication

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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy, Vampire

Lengths:

Short Story: 1,000 - 3,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics including...
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

No monetary payment No monetary payment.

Submissions:

Method: Electronic submissions.
Reprints: Reprints are allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2026