Year's End A project of Untreed Reads Publishing (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Some people are sorry to see a year go by. Great things happened, vacations were taken, memories were made. Of course…not EVERY year is necessarily a good one. And, sometimes, New Year’s Eve can be the scariest holiday of them all. Forced to relive awkward moments, breakups…and sometimes something a little more sinister. A new year doesn’t necessarily mean it’s going to be a GOOD year. A lot of people die on New Year’s Eve. Many of them happen in traffic accidents. But what about the others? What about the unusual deaths? Could there be a supernatural reason why people don’t make it to a new year? Some force at work determined to thin the herd before the clock ticks over to 12:01? Untreed Reads is pleased to announce a call for submissions for a new horror short story anthology we’re calling Year’s End. Come tell us your scariest story about New Year’s Eve. Happy endings are not necessary. Heck, the more horrific and unhappy the better. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Psychological, excluding Extreme HorrorLengths: Short Story: 1,500 - 5,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles.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 allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Multiple entries: Multiple entries are NOT allowed.Media: Text. Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to project webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Year's End Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. This listing is inactive and does not have any submission reports for the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projects(I Just) Died In Your Arms: Crime Fiction Inspired By One-Hit Wonders CLOSEDHaystacks & Homicide: Tales of Farmland Crime CLOSEDKiller Wore Cranberry Anthology Series DNQLGBT Mother's Day/Father's Day Stories CLOSEDMoon Shot Mystery Anthology CLOSEDMother's Day/Father's Day Crime Shorts CLOSEDSex and Violins: The Music of Murder Anthology CLOSED MATUREThanksgiving Mystery Anthology CLOSEDUntreed Reads Publishing DNQ Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 22 May 2026 Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only