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That Hoodoo, Voodoo, That You Do

A project of Angelic Knight Press (see other related projects).

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About

Rituals have always been a powerful part of human life, from the ancient Aztec nation’s human sacrifice to the supposed transubstantiation of the Communion elements during Catholic Mass. They impart a sense of history, comfort, community, common ground—but also power, mystery and horror. Since this isn’t Clam Chowder for the Coddled Child, I’m interested in the latter attributes. I want to see dark ritual in all the various forms you can imagine—from the ancient and ceremonial to the simple and home-grown. The rituals in your stories can be grounded in painstaking research or your own twisted creations. They can have real power or simply exist in the minds of your characters. They can produce the desired effect or something else entirely. Stories predicated upon the standard voodoo doll or zombie need to be particularly mind-blowing, as such topics are expected given the theme—the same goes for Cthulhu Mythos. If you’ve read CORRUPTS ABSOLUTELY? you’ll know that I’m especially interested in the kind of stories that play with people’s preconceived notions and turn tropes on their ears. I’m anticipating a modern setting for most pieces, though I’m open to historical stories told with today’s sensibilities. Cross-genre stories will likely be a hard sell.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationOne-time publication.
Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Fiction Closed

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Fantasy FantasySubgenres: Dark Fantasy, Urban Fantasy.
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Dark, Mainstream.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story3,000 - 5,000 words.
Payscale:
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No monetary payment Royalties No monetary payment. Royalties.
Submissions:
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OK No No Unknown NoText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 22 May 2018
Date Added: 24 Mar 2014

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