The Masks We Wear Drabble Contest

A project of Apex Magazine (see other related projects).

Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (July 2025). We provide the following information as an archive.

About

Halloween is the night of nights on which we take off our fake masks and skins to let our true selves roam free. Can you feel the darkness that lies within you snaking its way to the surface? Shed your inhibitions and live free for the night, leave your old self behind, and become what you've always wanted to be.

No Fees! This contest does not charge mandatory fees.

Country of Publication & Year Established

United States

Established in 2025

Publication Medium & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication: One-time contest

Fiction Closed

Audience:

Open to a broad Audience.

Genres:

Fantasy Subgenre: Dark Fantasy
Horror Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Dark Fantasy

Lengths:

Flash Fiction: Exactly 100 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.

Topics:

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

Winner's Prize:

Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment. Details: USD $0.08/word.

Submissions:

Method: Moksha submission manager.
Reprints: Unknown.
Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.
Multiple entries: Unknown.
Media: Text.

Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary.

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Dates

Last Updated: 25 Jul 2025