Update: Accepted Stories
Dru and I are still reading and strive to pick the best of the best from the many excellent stories that have been submitted to us. Our final decisions don’t reflect only the quality of each story that we consider, but also the character of the blend that we seek to create. That means that we are rejecting too many stories that we really like, and we positively hate sending out rejection notes for good stories. Unfortunately, it can’t be helped.
The stories we’ve accepted so far vary quite a bit in theme, setting, and style. A few things they all share, however, is a tightly written narrative, a distinctive voice, and an unexpected take on our theme of horror-by-daylight.
The following is a list of the stories we’ve accepted to date, in no particular order. It’s not a table of contents.
- J.H. Heluk — The Wish Man and the Worm — A child’s fears may assume disturbing face. A bizarre tale of surreal horror.
- John Jasper Owens — And the Crowd Goes Wild — Being successful may be scary. An action-filled story of the future.
- Mark Rigney — Customs — Getting stuck in more than one way. A claustrophobically disturbing tale of travel.
- Trent Roman — The Heat Has Fangs — Your enemy may be closer than you think. A chatty but weird reminiscence of times past.
- Scott Brendells — Ataraxia — Nowhere left to go. A quiet tragedy set in a grim future.
- Davin Ireland — Carrington Cove — Utter, dark, and inescapable despair. A storm-tossed narrative of obsession.
- Aaron Polson — Sea of Green, Sea of Gold — The beautiful and sunny can be deadly. High-noon horror.
- E. C. Seaman — Sands of Time — Scary things may be not bad, after all. An understated and wistful reflection on life.
- Rob E. Boley — Companion — The stories we tell ourselves can be misleading. A horrifying tale of dependence.
- Gregory Miller — Miss Riley’s Lot — Longevity can be scary. A disturbing urban legend.
- Chad McKee — In Lieu of Flowers — Revenge is a dish best served cold. More so when cold flesh is the instrument.
- Daniel R. Robichaud — Down Where the Blue Bonnets Grow — Where cruelty meets its peer, and horror meets SciFi.
- Lorna D. Keach — Fiddleback — Never underestimate the little ones. A surrealistic tale of guilt and retribution.
We’re still accepting submissions, so don’t hesitate to send us your most original, standout stories of 2,500-5,000 words. Remember — we’re looking for supernatural/monstrous horror that takes place in the bright light of day!