Events

Submission Window: December 1st - 30th, 2023 Payment: ¢1 per word CAD Theme: Horror that includes a wand, ideally in the realm of tarot or tarot-inspired meaning of the word Note: The end date might be later, I'm seeing an end date of December 30th, 31st, and January 7th on the site. I'd stick with the 30th to be on the safe side. Thank you for submitting to our Tarot Inspired Anthology Series! This particular call is for the WAND We are looking for great stories of horror in all sub-genres. The best thing about anthologies is the mix of voices and styles. Although this anthology does represent the tarot suits, it does not mean your story has to contain the tarot element to be considered. Use the overriding 'theme' to weave your story. Within tarot card meanings, The Tarot suit of Wands -- sometimes called Rods, Staves, or Staffs -- represents the energy of movement, creativity, and invention. Wands represent ideas and innovation, and an entrepreneurial spirit. They are often related to your career or your sense of purpose in the world, but because of their connection to charm and desire, they can deliver strong love guidance, too. The suit of Wands is connected to the spring season and the Fire element, so it carries many active messages of boldness, ambition, drive, competitiveness, and initiative. Whenever a Wands card appears, actions are being taken or suggested, and change is in the works. Wands are powerful and passionate cards that can urge you to make a bold move, or warn you when you're moving too fast. The more esoteric Tarot decks reveal the connection between the Wands and the life force, also known as Qi, Kundalini, or Prana -- the animating energy that fills every living thing with vitality, without which...