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Deadline: January 1st, 2015 Payment: Royalty Split and contributor copy As part of the State of Horror Anthologies, Charon Coin Press, with editor Jerry E. Benns, will begin accepting stories based in the state of California on October 1st.  State of Horror: California was previously released under Rymfire Books as a creation of Dying Days author, Armand Rosamilia. This re-release will be revised and expanded to include a total of thirteen stories. State of Horror: Californiawill also be released with new cover art. Submitted stories meeting the guidelines below will have an opportunity to be included into the upcoming release of this popular anthology series. Before we get to the guidelines, let’s take a look at the featured state for this release. The Beach Boys and Katy Perry tout the appeal of California Girls, which is true, unless they are attempting to kill you. California has everything anyone could ever want for a really good horrifying story.  With its mesh of people and cultures, California is like a unique world unto itself, vastly different depending on the region you happen to be in at the time. In the northern, rugged region of California, you find a wilderness which can be daunting to even the most skilled survivalist.  Mountains, animals with fangs and claws, wildfires and unpredictable weather can all contribute to the backdrop of a terrifying story.  Or if an urban area is more to your liking, consider using San Francisco. San Francisco with its fog and chill, street cars, bay, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Alcatraz Island has so much to draw from for a horror story.  Even the people of San Francisco share a culture unique onto themselves as they survive their daily lives—all rich material to pull from for a good story. Other regions like Napa Valley...