Dark Holme Publishing dares you to dive deep into your nightmares in our chilling microfiction competition! This is your chance to craft terrifying tales for our acclaimed monthly e-magazine, Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond, and become part of our annual horror anthology.

Embrace the Macabre: Write gripping stories between 250-500 words that explore the darkest corners of human experience. Push the limits of horror and leave readers trembling long after the final line.

Win Acclaim and Immortality: One monthly winner will claim a £25.00 cash prize and guaranteed publication in our yearly anthology, Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond. Plus, shortlisted entries will also be featured in the anthology, ensuring your chilling tales reach a wider audience!

Fuel the Horror: Your participation is essential! This competition operates on a pay-what-you-feel basis to support the creation of our chilling anthology. By contributing, you not only help cover vital publishing costs—like printing and editing—but also play a crucial role in nurturing emerging voices in horror. Every donation helps us bring more nightmares to life, and your support can make all the difference!

Be Part of the Legacy: All winners and shortlisted authors will receive a copy of our monthly magazine featuring their story. Your chilling tales will also find a place in our yearly anthology published on Amazon.

Ready to Haunt? Here’s Your Challenge:

• Mark Your Email Clearly: Use the subject line "Dark Descent" for your entry.
• Word Count: 250-500 words
• Originality: Unpublished work only
• Theme: Embrace the macabre (horror and darkness)
• Deadline: Midnight, 25th of each month (late entries roll into the next competition)
• Format: Standard manuscript format, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font (include title and contact info)
• Rights: Non-exclusive rights for publication in Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond and related materials
• Multiple Submissions: Up to three per entry

Join us in celebrating the macabre! At Dark Holme Publishing, we champion diverse voices and unique perspectives. This is your chance to showcase your talent and help build a vibrant horror community.

Mark Your Calendars! Winners and shortlisted stories will be announced on the 26th of each month across our social media channels. Don’t miss out on the fresh frights we reveal throughout the year!

Ready to haunt the world? Unleash your darkest fears and support the horror revolution with Dark Holme Publishing! For submissions, send your entries to kerry@darkholmepublishing.uk. Your participation is the heartbeat of our community—let's bring these nightmares to life together!