The 2K Terrors Competition A project of TL;DR Press (see other related projects). About No about statement available. Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. The fee is USD $15 (average for contests). Important: Writers must register in advance of the one-week contest writing window; the dates shown on the listing are for registration. Submission Caps: They may close to submissions early if they reach their quota. Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 2023 Publication Medium & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 1 x per year AI Policy Human-created work only; no AI use allowed Fiction Temp Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Horror Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 1,000 words. Short Story: 1,000 - 2,000 words.Styles:Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.Topics: Open to all/most Topics.Winner's Prize:Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $150 for first prize.Submissions:Method: Online form. 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: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @tldrpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @tldrpressX (Twitter) @TLDRpress For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope The 2K Terrors Competition 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. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related ProjectsBeneath Strange Stars Anthology CLOSEDGrowth: A Speculative Young Adult Anthology CLOSEDThe One Thousand Word Herd Flash Fiction Competition Charges fees for all submissionsTL;DR Press Breathless Anthology CLOSEDTL;DR Press Family Anthology CLOSEDTL;DR Press Hope Anthology CLOSEDTL;DR Press Nope Anthology Series DNQTL;DR Press Shades of Pride Anthology CLOSEDTL;DR Press Women's 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: 03 Aug 2026We check their guidelines for changes every four weeks, and we audit the listing twice a year. 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