Black Hare Press Patreon Monthly Challenge A project of Black Hare Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees. Country of Publication Australia Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 12 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Statistics Synopsis FasterBlack Hare Press Patreon Monthly Challenge's overall average response time is faster than most contests. Fiction Open Dates: Rolling Deadlines: Check cutoff dates.Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Suspense/Thriller Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: 100 - 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics including... 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