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Holidays of Horror

A project of Blood Bound Books (see other related projects).

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About

We want horror stories revolving around holidays. We’re looking for major holidays like Christmas, Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Valentine’s Day and more. But we also want to see stories from holidays that aren’t celebrated in America. I know we have writers from all over the globe submitting to Night Terrors, so I’m curious to learn about holidays from other countries and cultures as well. Teach us your tradition and then scare us! We’d also be interested in ancient holidays that have changed over time. Halloween was celebrated differently a thousand years ago so give us a tale of Samhain or the first Halloween. Blend history and fiction together and see what emerges. No tradition will be safe!

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium & Frequency

Print Publication Print PublicationOne-time publication.

Fiction Closed

Audience:
Unknown
Genres:
GenreSubgenres
Horror HorrorOpen to all/most Subgenres.
Styles:
Dark, Mainstream.
Topics:
Unknown
Types/Lengths:
TypeLength Details
Flash Fiction Flash Fiction750 - 1,000 words.
Short Story Short Story1,000 - 5,000 words.
Payscale:
We list broad pay categories rather than payment specifics. Check with the publisher for details.
No monetary payment No monetary payment.
Submissions:
ElectronicPostalReprintsSimultaneousMedia
OK No No UnknownText format submissions
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Dates

Last Updated: 24 Apr 2018
Date Added: 17 Feb 2010

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