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Deadline: December 26th, 2024 Prize: £25.00 monthly for chosen story Theme: Embrace the macabre (horror and darkness). Uncage Your Dread: A Spine-Tingling Microfiction Competition for Our Yearly Horror Anthology Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond  - Vol 1 Calling All Horror Weavers! Dark Holme Publishing dares you to unleash your darkest fears in a chilling microfiction competition that will feed the nightmares of our prestigious horror anthology, Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond vol 1 Embrace the Macabre and Haunt the World: Pen nightmares: Craft terrifying tales, 250-500 words each, that explore the depths of human darkness. Push boundaries, win acclaim: We seek narratives that linger, instilling dread and terror long after the final line Be Part of Something Bigger: Your participation fuels the very essence of Dark Descent. This competition is a pay-what-you-feel initiative to help us create a chilling yearly anthology. Every contribution, large or small, directly supports the costs associated with publishing—printing, editing, and bringing your nightmares to life!  Your support makes the horror real! Contribute using the secure PayPal button at the top of this page! Unleash Your Darkest Fears and Be Immortalized: Become a Champion of the Night: One monthly winner will be crowned, receiving a £25.00 cash prize and guaranteed publication in our yearly horror anthology, Dark Descent: Whispers from Beyond. Fuel the Horror and See Your Work Shine: Ten chilling shortlisted pieces, alongside the winner, will be published in the anthology, amplifying the chorus of dread. More Than Just a Competition: Unleash Your Voice and Be a Founding Member: Dark Descent is not just about chills and thrills; it's a celebration of all things macabre. Here at Dark Holme Publishing, we champion diverse voices and unique perspectives. This is your chance to showcase your talent, leave your mark on the horror genre, and be a founding member of a passionate horror community we're building Ready to...