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The contest is not limited to traditional ghost stories: it’s open to any story containing a supernatural theme or element. The winning (not necessarily ghostly) stories are published on Midsummer’s Eve and Halloween.

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Country of Publication

United States

Publication Media & Contest Frequency

Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationAwarded 2 x per year.
Print Publication Print PublicationUnknown contest frequency.

Fiction Open Fee-based

Ghost stories are welcome, of course—but your submission may involve any paranormal or supernatural theme. What we’re looking for is fine writing, fresh perspectives, and maybe a few surprises in the field of supernatural fiction.

Dates:
Open to fiction submissions through 30 April 2024 11:59 PM EDT (in 32 days). 1
Audience:
Open to a broad Audience.
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
General GeneralSubgenres: Gothic, Magic Realism.
Fantasy FantasySubgenres: Gothic, Magic Realism, Supernatural.
Horror HorrorSubgenres: Gothic, Magic Realism, Supernatural.
Styles:
Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.
Topics:
Open to all/most Topics.
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Short Story Short Story1,500 - 7,500 words.
Novelette Novelette7,500 - 10,000 words.
Winner's Prize:
We list broad pay categories rather than prize specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word) Professional payment (5 or more US cents per word).
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMulti-EntriesMedia
OK No No OK OKText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 20 Feb 2024
Last Audited: 05 Nov 2023 We audit each active listing twice a year.
Date Added: 19 Jan 2015

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