Apex Halloween Short Story Contest A project of Apex Book Company (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions. We provide the following information as an archive. About Theme: Existing urban myths with an alien origin. The prize this year is publication in Jennifer Brozek’s upcoming Apex anthology Close Encounters of the Urban Kind. Jennifer’s anthology is invite only, so these will be the only open spots available to non-solicited manuscripts. Her anthology can be described as “combining the dark allure of urban legends with the high stakes of alien encounters”. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication United States Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Print Publication Print PublicationAwarded 1 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:UnknownGenres: Horror Subgenre: Cross-Genre Science Fiction Subgenre: Cross-GenreLengths: Short Story: 1,000 - 2,500 words.Styles:Dark.Topics:None found.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).Note: We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.Submissions:Method: Electronic submissions. Reprints: Reprints are NOT 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 contest webpage Report: Correction/Update Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Buy Book(s) Support on Patreon Apex Halloween Short Story Contest 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 ProjectsApex Book Company DNQApex Holiday Horrors Flash Fiction Contest DNQApex MagazineApex Magazine Flash Fiction Contest Charges fees for all submissionsApex Magazine Microfiction Contest CLOSEDDark Faith 2 Anthology CLOSEDDo Not Go Quietly: An Anthology of Resistance CLOSEDECO Anthology SeriesGlitter & Mayhem CLOSEDThe Map of Lost Places Anthology CLOSEDThe Masks We Wear Drabble Contest CLOSEDRobotic Ambitions Anthology CLOSEDSteal the Spotlight Micro Fiction Contest CLOSEDStrange Location Anthology CLOSEDStrange Machines: An Anthology of Dark User Manuals CLOSEDUndead: A Poetry Anthology of Ghouls, Ghosts, and More CLOSEDUpside Down: Inverted Tropes in Storytelling CLOSEDViolet Lichen BooksWar Stories: New Military Science Fiction CLOSEDThe Zombie Feed Anthology CLOSED 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