Frost Zone Stories: Short Stories Frost Zone Press Gold Star Program Gold Star Free

Deadline: Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM PDT (in 5 days, 13 hours).

Frost Zone Stories seeks original, clear, concise, short stories of 1000 - 4000 words firm.

We publish dark literary fiction, quiet horror, and literary horror.

This covers a wide range of subject matter including shadowy, bleak literary stories, tales of the supernatural, folk horror, hauntings, misadventure, psychological horror and more - including:

the unexpected, the dreadful, the chilling, and the strange.

If you are unsure, send it -BUT-
we're sorry, even though we are fans of a wide range of dark fiction and horror, this is not the place for extreme horror, ultra violence, or erotica.

We offer three different compensation options - READ the GUIDLINES on website.

Important details are in the full submission guidelines, including things we will not publish, and compensation details. Please visit the website to see full guidelines before submitting.

Category: Fiction
File types: .doc, .docx
Number of Pieces: 1 piece

Anonymous submissions are required (no identifying information in files).
Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Reprints are not allowed.
Multiple entries are not allowed.
AI-assisted works are not allowed.

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