The Gigas Testament Ténèbres Éternelles Gold Star Program Gold Star

A dark beginning to a terrible, twisted future...

The Gigas Testament is a love letter to all things horror, across genres and subgenres. Focused on intense, twisted tales that are visceral, organic, and relentlessly raw, this project is designed to act as a showcase of Canadian horror talent in the modern era.

Quota: This project has established a quota. Submissions will close when it is reached.

Theme: Your Darkest Nightmares Free Open

Closes on Saturday, October 31, 2026 11:59 PM EDT (in 46 days).

The call for submissions for The Gigas Testament is officially open! We're looking for terrifying, chilling, and deeply unsettling short horror stories that explore the darkest corners of the imagination.

Before submitting your text, please read our guidelines carefully:

Submission Guidelines:

• Genre: Horror stories only. We’re looking for slasher stories, creature tales, cosmic horror, and everything in between. If your story gives us goosebumps and stokes our fear of the dark, we want to read it. We don’t expect to see romance or happy endings. Give us your worst nightmares.

• Eligibility: This volume is devoted exclusively to unpublished works by Canadian citizens or residents.

• Word count: 2,000–10,000 words.

• Format: Although we are not strict about formatting, we expect a neat title page, a legible font, and standard margins. We currently accept only PDF files for submissions.

Compensation and Deadlines:

• Payment: 50 CAD + a print copy for the author for First Worldwide English-Language Anthology & Electronic Rights

• Deadline: October 31, 2026.

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