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Unleash Your Inner Horror Master
Craft spine-chilling tales between 250–500 words that plunge into the macabre and the supernatural. Push the boundaries of horror, explore the darkest recesses of human experience, and leave readers haunted long after the final word.
Win Prestige and Immortality
Every month, one winner will receive:
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A £25 cash prize
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Guaranteed publication in our annual anthology, Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond
Shortlisted entries will also feature in the anthology, ensuring your story reaches the eager eyes of horror lovers worldwide.
Fuel the Horror Community
This competition operates on a pay-what-you-feel basis. Your contributions help us nurture emerging voices in horror, covering essential publishing costs like editing and printing. Every donation fuels the creation of a thriving horror community and helps keep the nightmares alive!
Be Part of the Legacy
Winners and shortlisted authors will receive:
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A copy of the monthly Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond Webzine featuring their story
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A place in the highly anticipated yearly anthology, coming summer 2025
The Challenge Awaits
📌 Submission Guidelines
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Subject Line: “Dark Descent”
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Word Count: 250–500 words
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Originality: Unpublished work only
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Theme: Horror and the macabre
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Deadline: Midnight, 25th of each month (late entries roll into the next cycle)
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Format: Standard manuscript format, double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font (include title and contact info)
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Rights: Non-exclusive rights for publication in Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond and related materials
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Multiple Submissions: Up to three stories per entry
Submit Your Darkest Dreams
Winners and shortlisted stories are revealed on the 26th of each month across our social media channels. Don’t miss the frights we unveil year-round!
Mark Your Calendar
Email your entries to kerry@darkholmepublishing.co.uk. and join the revolution of horror storytelling. Your creativity and passion keep this community alive—let’s create unforgettable nightmares together!
Are you ready to haunt the world? The macabre awaits you.
Unleash Your Nightmares
Do you dare to delve into the depths of your darkest nightmares? This is your chance to captivate, terrify, and inspire through the art of microfiction! Enter our chilling monthly competition, and your story could be featured in Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond, our highly acclaimed e-magazine, and our annual horror anthology.
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