Deadline: September 30th, 2023 Payment: 8 cents per word Theme: Gothic romances that are equal parts horror and romance. Editors: Heather & S.D. Vassallo Theme: We’re looking for gothic romances that are equal parts horror and romance. The short stories should be mysterious, atmospheric, and include a HEA (or happy for now). This is an open call with no slots reserved for invitation pieces. Women and non-binary authors only (our definition of women includes transgender women and femme-identifying individuals – and always will. If you identify as woman by any definition, or identify as non-binary, this call is open to you). Must Haves: – Horror and romance – Happily ever after or at least happy for now – Overwhelming sense of menace or dread – Atmosphere (weather) and/or place prominently add to the story – Traditionally spooky locations, such as old manor houses or decaying plantations aren’t necessary, but the location should be spooky. – Actual supernatural horror, implied supernatural horror, or psychological horror – Haunted places/houses welcome – Sizzle: anywhere from closed door to super sizzle welcome (but the sizzle must drive the plot forward) – Time period: anytime in the past or present – Location: anywhere on Earth Won’t Accept: – Racism – Anti-LGBTQIA+ – Rape – Incest – Extreme Horror (excessive gore, explicit sex just for gore/sex sake) – Reprints – Manuscripts that don’t follow the guidelines Guidelines: – Women and non-binary authors only (our definition of women includes transgender women and femme-identifying individuals – and always will. If you identify as woman by any definition, or identify as non-binary, this call is open to you). – Short Stories 2,000 to 6,000 words – First page should have your legal and author name, email address, word count, and title of story – Font 12 pt Garamond – Double Spaced – No headers, footers, or special formatting –...
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