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Santa Rage Anthology Series

A project of Misti Media, LLC (see other related projects).

About

A couple of years ago, we were inspired by a suggestion from legendary book reviewer, author and multi-term Short Mystery Fiction Society President Kevin R. Tipple, for a holiday anthology that’s definitely NOT going to fill you with Christmas cheer. It was, however, an enormous success around the world for its grindhouse feel. We’re excited to bring the anthology back this year, with Kevin himself editing the anthology.

Christmas time is a season full of stress. Cooking, decorations, trying to find the perfect gift for people you barely know. It’s enough to make anyone snap. Now, imagine you’re Santa Claus and you’ve got the entire world to take care of.

Yeah, cookies and milk isn’t going to make that kind of pressure go down any easier. Add in reindeer, elves who slack and Mrs. Claus nagging that you never spend enough time with her during the holidays and it’s enough to make your Kris wanna Kringle, if you know what we mean.

Welcome to Santa Rage 2: More Tales of Murder and Mayhem, the sequel to the bestseller in which Santa Claus finally snaps and gets his just desserts…and we’re not talking gingerbread. This anthology is based on the idea that one night, while out making deliveries, Santa snaps thanks to the holiday stress and goes on a killing spree. Bonus points awarded for story elements involving meth or drug dealing, strippers, and the best dose of karma Santa ever dealt that did not involve coal.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States
Established in 2024

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print Publication
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Audience:

Open to a broad Audience, including: Adults.

Genres:

Horror Open to all/most Subgenres
Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most Subgenres

Lengths:

Short Story: 3,000 - 5,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark.

Topics:

Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines.
Other: See guidelines.

Payment:

Unknown payment Royalties Unknown payment. Royalties. Details: Contributors split 50% of the net proceeds equally.

Submissions:

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

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We have received 1 report within the past 12 months, not including pending responses (see below). The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.
Pending
2 responses are pending (19 min | 23.5 mean avg | 23.5 median | 28 max days waiting | 6.4 std dev) from 2 different members This only includes pending reports from people who have been active on Duotrope within the past 30 days

Other Information

Most recent response reported was received on 13 Sep 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 12 Aug 2026.
Date compiled: 16 Sep 2026 21:43 UTC (less than a minute ago).
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Dates

Last Updated: 01 Sep 2026

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