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Deadline: May 31st 2012 Payment: $15.00 (US Dollars) & PDF copy of the anthology, payable upon publication Weathered hands pull a blade across an oiled stone. The honed edge glints in the firelight, but the job is not yet finished. Two volumes sit upon the mantle, covers worn, the odd stain appearing as a dark droplet upon random pages. The stories inside each are legend, but not all of the stories have been told. The final stories are darker, their secrets hidden deeper than the others. The final stories are those that are saved for last, for when the fire burns low and only the hunters are still awake to share them. The final stories are about what happens when the hunt goes wrong. Sometimes, a mistake can lead to the hunter missing their quarry. Sometimes, an ill wrought plan can get the hunter injured, or even killed. And sometimes, when the hunter grossly underestimates the prey, worse can happen. Much worse. Make your stories cautionary tales that highlight the dangers of monster hunting. Tell us of mistakes that can occur when planning is replaced by reckless action, or when weapons malfunction, or when information is held back from those that need it. Give us a story about what happens when a hunter is simply overmatched by a creature that they never really stood a chance against. Or, tell us of the worst cases, the stories that send chills through the hunter’s bones; tell us what happens when they are turned into the very things that they are sworn to destroy. Use Enough Gunwill conclude the Legends of the Monster Hunters trilogy of western inspired covers, so we will be looking for the absolute very best stories. Use Enough Gun is an anthology about monster hunters and their exploits. Send...

Deadline: May 31st 2012 Payment: £20.00 upon publication Cruentus Libri Press is pleased to announce its forthcoming anthology, now open for submission. A Fistful of Horrors: Tales of Terror from the Old West is a Western themed horror anthology. We are looking for stories that successfully combine the setting and trappings of the Old West with skin crawling horror from the depths of mankind’s darkest imaginings. WHAT WE WANT The Old West setting is a must. We want to see saloons, grizzled old prospectors, cowboys, Native Americans, banditos, abandoned gold mines and the like. Historical accuracy would be nice, but we’re really after stories that capture the flavour of the Old West. If, in the reading of your story, we feel that Clint Eastwood or John Wayne could turn the corner at any minute for a brief cameo, then you’ve hit the nail on the head. As well as the classic Spaghetti Western motifs, we also welcome stories from the same period that focus on Native American culture – Wendigos, skin-walkers, deer women, Fastachees…you get the idea. As important as the Western setting is to this anthology, it is more important to remember that it is a horror anthology. We want stories that will provide our readers with their recommended daily dosage of Vitamin Horror, so come out of the dark with your teeth bared and your claws tearing. WHAT WE DON’T WANT First of all, we don’t want parodies or pastiches of existing Western tropes, with a handful of vampires, lycanthropes or zombies thrown into the mix. If your story can be summed up as ‘Young Guns with Zombies’ or ‘Unforgiven with Vampires’ then this really isn’t the market for you. Similarly, if you are going to write a story based on Native American folklore, don’t just retell the...

Deadline: May 31, 2012 Payment: Contributor's copy, royalties An Anthology of Steampunk Ghost Stories Have you ever thought your computer, car, cellphone, etc. was haunted? Well, this book is for you. We are looking for original short fiction about haunted machines. Naturally, the Steampunk concept comes to mind. However, your story doesn't have to take place in the Victorian Era, a great story about a haunted machine transcends the calendar. Stories should range between 2,000 and 7,000 words. Sex, language, and violence are fine. . .as long as it's relevant. Stories that revel in child abuse will be summarily deleted. We do enjoy stories that apply multiple genres. If you have a sci-fi horror story that fits this theme--or mystery-horror, or fantasy-horror--send it along. Post Mortem Press markets through genre publications as well as social network and web portal sites. We travel extensively to genre conventions, book fairs, and book signings. Books are available on Amazon.com, Post Mortem Press website, and most major on-line retailers. The are available for purchase to retail booksellers and libraries throughout North America. We also publish industry standard eBooks for all publications. Post Mortem Press does NOT require that you make any purchases. Each published author will receive a FREE contributors copy and the opportunity to purchase additional copies at a deep discount. We pay Royalties - NOT per word. Why? It keeps the author in the equation. For more information contact: [email protected] To submit your short story for consideration: [email protected] Sorry, no fan fiction.

The Undead That Saved Christmas Vol. 3 MONSTER BASH Edited and Compiled by Lyle Perez-Tinics Deadline: June 1, 2012 (or until full) Target release date: September 20, 2012 The Undead That Saved Christmas Vol. 3 Monster Bash is a charity anthology of short stories, comics and poems. Net proceeds from the book will help provide Christmas presents for foster kids at Hugs Foster Family Agency (http://www.HugsFFA.org/) This is it, the last edition of The Undead That Saved Christmas anthologies. I am seeking Christmas/monster themed short stories ranging from 2,500 – 7,500 words. The stories should have strong holiday themes and must contain some sort of monster. No longer is this anthology limited to zombies or vampires. Think of werewolves that pull Santa's sleigh or the elves at the North Pole being replaced by demons. Please be creative and as gruesome as you’d like. Even though this book is to help children, its target readers are adults. Original stories only, please no reprints. For comic submissions please have your contact information in the body of the email. The comic script must be illustrated by your artist (or yourself) prior to submitting. Comics can be any length, but must contain Christmas and monster. All images must be 300DPI and at least 6x9. I will adjust size as needed. Keep all text at least .50 away from top, bottom and outside margins and .75 away from the inside margin. This makes it easier when I have to format the book. For poem submission, please have all of your contact information at the top of the page. Poems must be about monsters during Christmas time. If you would like to revamp a Christmas carol please do so. Try to keep poems under 250 words. This anthology is for charity. There will be no payments...

Deadline: June 1st, 2012 Payment: Contributor's Copy Working Title: "Hunting Ghosts: Thrilling Tales of Paranormal Investigation" Publisher: Black Oak Media Edited by: Michael Kleen and Buck Weiss Release Date: TBA In the past several years, Ghost Hunting has become a cultural phenomenon with television shows, local chapters, and an internet following. Previously, Black Oak Media has published non-fictional accounts of the paranormal with titles such as “Chasing Shadows” by Larry Wilson, “Diaries of the Dark Side” by Cassidy O’Connor, and “History, Mystery and Hauntings of Southern Illinois” by Bruce and Lisa Cline. In this anthology, we are looking for fictional accounts of ghost hunting and paranormal investigation. No true stories will be accepted. Think outside the box for your stories. Horror, comedy, adventure, steampunk, historical, sci-fi, etc. We would love to have a nice mix of genres all tied together by the theme of ghost hunting. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: - short stories from 4,000 - 10,000 words - MUST fit the theme of ghost hunting. - Adult themes (such as violence & gore, strong language, etc.) are all welcome, but never in excess. Make all of your extremes have a point besides being extreme. QUESTIONS? CONTACT: - Buck Weiss at: [email protected] What rights do we want? First publishing rights, (we will review previously published stories on an individual basis but stories that have not been previously printed will get first placement) The right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book. The right to edit each story for any missed grammatical errors The right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose. What you get: Authors who have stories accepted will receive a copy of...

Deadline: June 1st, 2012 Payment: All authors will receive $25.00, a copy of the book as payment, and a Zombie Fiend t-shirt. Note: Submissions are open to www.ZombieFiend.com members. Working Title: Zombie Bacon and Long Pork Edited by: Joy Killer Project publishing date: September 2012, for promotion through Halloween and Christmas Zombie Bacon and Long Pork is an anthology with the most desperate and horrorible of all Apocalyptic themes: cannibalism. Human meat, often called long pork, will be the topic of every story. It will be up to each author to create their own conception of an Apocalyptic world and the lives somehow touched by mors tua, vita mea. What rights do we want? First publishing rights, the right to use the story for as long as there is demand for the book, the right to edit each story for missed grammatical errors, to encourage content change if there are glaring errors, to refuse any submissions that do not meet our standards, and the right to use parts of the book and the author's name for promotion. Although the rights stay with the author, they can't publish again until after the book goes to print. You will keep all other rights and can republish the story anytime you choose, after the book has been released and promoted by us. Submission Guidelines: Deadline: June 1, 2012 Payment: All authors will receive $25.00, a copy of the book as payment, and a Zombie Fiend t-shirt. How your stories should be sent: All entries must be a .doc file. The text must be 12pt Times New Roman font with no formatting. Single spaced, indent paragraphs with one hit on the tab key. Stories should be between 4,000 and 10,000 words. Submissions sent in any other format will be requested to convert the file...

Deadline: June 15, 2012 Payment: $25, reprints $15. Theme: Stories that instill a feeling of dread or foreboding. Something evil is contained, but someone releases it by accident. Feel free to explore different avenues. Is evil contained in an abandoned factory? How about a shoebox at the top of Grandma’s closet, or the new kid on the block? How does it get released, and what happens thereafter. Submission period is March 27, 2012 through June 15, 2012 Publication date is October 1, 2012 Authors submit only one story per anthology Stories must be from 500 to 4,500 words. We are expecting a six-week notification window Query after eight weeks Unpublished works paid $25, reprints $15. Accepting four dark poems, minimum 15 lines. Pays $10. One year exclusive world rights, non-exclusive thereafter. Print and digital versions will be produced. Contributors will receive a digital copy. See our general guidelines for details. Payment within 30 days of publication by check.

Deadline: June 15, 2012 (or until full) Payment: Stories that are 4,999 words and under will be for exposure only. Stories that are 5,000 words and above will receive one paperback contributor copy as payment. Edited and Compiled by Mandy Perez-Tinics Deadline: June 15, 2012 (or until full) Target release date: August 1, 2012 How to Submit: Send submissions to [email protected] with “Bite from the Heart Submission (story title and author name)” in subject line. Please attach a WORD document file containing your story. Please use Times New Roman, size 10 font and please DO NOT double space or use headers or page counts. Page one of the file must contain your contact information (name, mailing address, E-mail and word count). If any of these items are missing from your document, I will reject the story right away. If this information is there, it makes it easier for me to contact you. What we are looking for: We are looking for the most hot, sexy, erotic, romantic, sweet, unforgettable vampire romance you can think of. Nothing is too hot and steamy for this anthology. I want different never told stories of vampires falling in love, making love, or having a love and lost it in the end. Stories must be between 3,500 - 8,000 words. Works that are shorter or longer will be considered if it has the right bite. Payment: Stories that are 4,999 words and under will be for exposure only. Stories that are 5,000 words and above will receive one paperback contributor copy as payment. What rights we ask for: Exclusive Anthology Rights and Electronic Media Rights for publication in the US English language anywhere in the world. Exclusive rights will remain in place for the first year from the publication date. After that time, the rights...

Deadline: June 18, 2012 Payment: An eBook copy will be sent to all contributors and up to 5 paperback copies per author will be available to purchase at cost. 50% of the royalties will be distributed between all contributors. It's the beginning of the end. The Apocalypse has come; and left in its wake no more than small pockets of survivors battling to stay alive. How it came about... you tell us. Be it monsters, mechanical horrors or natural disasters, anything goes. What matters to us is what is left behind. In a world where society has collapsed, and where terror lurks in every corner. Harsh and brutal, no one can be trusted and nothing can be taken for granted. Spin us your very best tales of Hell on Earth. The title for this anthology series is Carnage: After the End, and that's what we want to see in every word that you write. Take us deep into the stark, relentless reality of what surviving the Apocalypse really means. SUBMISSION DEADLINE - Monday, June 18, 2012 Submission guidelines: Deadline for submissions - Monday, June 18, 2012. 4000 - 10,000 words. Please submit your manuscript as a *.doc or *.docx file in Verdana; 12 point font; single spacing and standard formatting. Graphic gore must be kept to a minimum unless it is integral to the story; absolutely no incestuous or sexual abuse storylines will be considered. Only stories previously unpublished may be submitted. Upon acceptance into the anthology, you agree that Sirens Call Publications holds exclusive publishing rights for twelve (12) months from the date of publication; after that date has passed, all intellectual property rights revert to the author with the proviso that Sirens Call Publications retains distribution rights in the format of the contracted anthology. An eBook copy will...