Unnerving Magazine Festive Flash Contest A project of Unnerving Magazine (see other related projects). Permanently Closed: This project is permanently closed to submissions (September 2017). We provide the following information as an archive. About The rules are simple. The best story wins a cash prize and will be published in the first issue of Unnerving Magazine. Stories must focus around the December holidays, carrying all the way to January 1st. It needn’t be religious based, though it can be. Feel free to get weird. There is no hard rule about themes, it can be Santa, Jesus vs. Zombies, the time the Easter Bunny screwed up his calendar, or just some folks doing what they do in December. It must be dark! Fees Notice: This project charges fees (or requires purchases) for all submissions. Country of Publication Canada Publication Media & Contest Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 4 x per yearPrint Publication Print PublicationAwarded 4 x per year Fiction Closed Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Genres: Fantasy Open to all/most Subgenres Horror Open to all/most Subgenres Science Fiction Open to all/most SubgenresLengths: Flash Fiction: Up to 400 words.Styles:Dark.Topics: Seasons/Holidays: Specific holidays, See guidelines.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: Unknown.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 Unnerving Magazine Festive Flash 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 ProjectsCottage Crime Anthology CLOSEDHaunted Are These Houses Anthology CLOSEDThe Midnight Exhibit Anthology Series DNQMidnight Snacks DNQUnnerving Books ON HIATUS MATUREUnnerving Crime Fiction Anthology CLOSEDUnnerving Magazine ON HIATUS MATUREUnnerving Online 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