Deadline: October 31st 2024
Payment: AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words, AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words
Theme: Horror or Science Fiction stories that involve school

School

School life is a dynamic blend of early morning routines, the hum of classrooms, shared experiences, peer pressure and forgotten homework. It’s a period of growth, discovery, and a time for forging lasting friendships.

If you have spine-chilling horror or mind-bending sci-fi stories to share—whether it’s tales of eerie encounters in deserted hallways, unsettling experiments gone awry, or futuristic twists on school dynamics—we eagerly await your submissions.

Please ensure that you read through the general guidelines and format your submission accordingly – poor formatting choices may result in your work not being read or considered. If you have any specific questions please contact us using the form on the home page or via the listed social media accounts.

To help make sure that your submission gets to the correct place, please include the following in the subject line of your email: Thuggish Itch – School – Story Title.

• Word count: 1,000 – 10,000 words
• Deadline: October 31 2024
• Payment:
• AU$5.00 for stories under 2,500 words
• AU$10.00 for anything above 2,500 words

General Guidelines:

• Please no extreme erotica or stories that feature excessive violence or vulgarity (unless otherwise specified).
• We are all dog lovers here, so violence against animals is the quickest way to get your story rejected.
• All stories should be formatted appropriately. Please see here for more details.
• Ensure that your name, address, and email contact and word count are at the top of your manuscript.
• Double check your spelling and grammar before sending your work.
• Please submit all stories in .doc, .docx or .rtf formats.
• International submissions are accepted.
• No simultaneous submissions.
• Multiple submissions are encouraged.
• Where possible, we will provide feedback on request.
• No reprints.
• Please send all submissions to [email protected]

Via: Gypsum Sound Tales.