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Epeolatry Book Review: Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle

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Title: Lucky Day
Author: Chuck Tingle
Genre: Science Fiction
Publisher: Tor Nightfire
Publication date: 12th August, 2025

Synopsis: Four years ago, an unthinkable disaster occurred. In what was later known as the Low-Probability Event, eight million people were killed in a single day, each of them dying in improbable, bizarre ways: strangled by balloon ropes, torn apart by exploding manhole covers, attacked by a chimpanzee wielding a typewriter. A day of freak accidents that proved anything is possible, no matter the odds. Luck is real now, and it’s not always good.

Vera, a former statistics and probability professor, lost everything that day, and she still struggles to make sense of the unbelievable catastrophe. To her, the LPE proved that the God of Order is dead and nothing matters anymore.

When Special Agent Layne shows up on Vera’s doorstep, she learns he’s investigating a suspiciously―and statistically impossibly―lucky casino. He needs her help to prove the casino’s success is connected to the deaths of millions, and it’s Vera’s last chance to make sense of a world that doesn’t.

Because what’s happening in Vegas isn’t staying there, and she’s the only thing that stands between the world and another deadly improbability.

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Anthology / Events / Royalties

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Taking Submissions: Keyed

Deadline: August 3rd, 2025
Payment: 40% of royalties split between all authors
Theme: This is a tribute anthology honouring the legacy of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, with a spotlight on mystical girls, unchosen heroes, found families, and impossible truths

Deadline – 3rd August 2025 Midnight Perth Western

Publication – 11th October 2025

Word Count – 2,500 words to 7,000

Theme – This is a tribute anthology honouring the legacy of actress Michelle Trachtenberg, particularly her unforgettable performance in a beloved supernatural television series.

This is a tribute to the stories behind the spotlight: to mystical girls, unchosen heroes, found families, and impossible truths. Keyed celebrates those who bear the weight of the world in secret—whether they were meant to or not—and the bonds that give them strength.

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Anthology / Events / Flat Amount

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Taking Submissions: No Anesthetic III

Deadline: Extended to July 3rd, 2025
Payment: $15
Theme: Extreme/splatter-punk tales

Hello, Splatter Ink Followers!
The SIP team is lookong for your extreme/splatter-punk tales!
We’re looking for stories between 2,000 – 5,000 words (flexible on that) and they have to fall in between Extreme and Splatter-Punk horror. Please keep politics out of your stories though.
We want your stories, so send them in!
If you have any questions, shoot the curators a message or email us at that email below!
[email protected]
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Deadline is still being decided, but we are aimingfor a summer release.
*EDIT*
We are currently not accepting reprints. But we could make an exception down the line.

Via: Splatter Ink Publishing.

Articles / Guest Post

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It’s Normal to Embrace the Paranormal

It’s Normal to Embrace the Paranormal

By Bjorn Leesson

Humanity has been fascinated with the paranormal in one form or another since time immemorial. From the suppositions regarding the “Bermuda Triangle,” to the longing to peek behind the veil to see what’s on the “other side,” we have always wanted to know the “unknowable.” From the interpreted meanings of a cave drawing produced by our prehistoric ancestors to a book in its first draft completed this morning. It fascinates us all on some level.

The interest in the paranormal over the ages has influenced all manners of disciplines from psychology to history, and of course, storytelling and writing. The largest impact on writing is naturally an entire very popular and large genre of paranormal literature. Ghost stories, curses, supernatural creatures, sorcery, and so on – millions of books and many more millions of loyal fans.

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Events / Flat Amount / Novel / Novella / Royalties

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Timber Ghost Press Is Open For Novella And Novel Submissions

Submission Window: Jun 16-30, 2025. Extended Period for authors who are BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized communities, Jul 1-15
Payment: $50 advance on novellas, $75 advance on novels, 50% net royalties on all eBooks and 30% net royalties on paperback books
Theme: Horror

Novels and Novellas
Submission are Open Jun 16-30, 2025
Extended Period for authors who are BIPOC, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and other marginalized communities, Jul 1-15
What We Want

Timber Ghost Press is looking to publish high-quality ​horror fiction to include cosmic horror, weird horror, sci-fi/horror, gothic, and contemporary. We especially love cosmic horror, wilderness horror, stories that fill you with creeping dread.
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Anthology / Events / Pro

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Taking Submissions: Mmeory

Submission Window: July 7th – August 15th, 2025
Payment: 8 cents per word
Theme: Memory manipulation – Examples include magic spells, cyborg memory edits, very unreliable narrators, time travel gone horribly wrong.

We are seeking stories for an anthology to be titled Mmeory which will collect stories of memory manipulation. To be published in late autumn of 2025 by the Air and Nothingness Press. All stories requested to be 2000 words or less.

Theme: Memory manipulation – Examples include magic spells, cyborg memory edits, very unreliable narrators, time travel gone horribly wrong.

We are open to all genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Alternate History, Steampunk, Hopepunk, Solarpunk, and beyond….

Submission Dates
Submissions open: July 7th, 2025
Submissions close: August 15th, 2025
Reading/Review begins: August 16th, 2025
Reading/Review ends: September 1st, 2025
All authors will be contacted by: September 15th, 2025

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Events

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Taking Submissions: Short Story Substack July 2025 Window

Submission Window: July 1st – 31st, 2025
Payment: $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue
Theme: Any genre, short story

Mission = Revive the art of the short story, support artists, and produce something wonderful.

Payout = Base Pay of $100 for the chosen story + 50% of subscription revenue to be sent by Paypal, Zelle, or check.

Wait, you mean if this substack gets thousands of subscribers, the winner would get thousands of dollars?

Yes! The New Yorker pays roughly $7,500 per story and I sincerely hope to go way past that.

What does the timeline look like?

Submit stories by the end of the month, winner to be announced on the 15th. There is ONE story that wins and receives the full payout.

Where do I send submissions?
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Articles

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays: Chicken Blood

Writing Prompt Wednesdays: Chicken Blood

Welcome to “Writing Prompt Wednesdays,” a haven where your imagination can roam free in the realms of speculative fiction. As we embark on this weekly journey, it’s thrilling to think about the untold stories waiting to be penned in the domains of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding wordsmith, these prompts are your gateway to unexplored worlds and untapped potentials.

Every Wednesday, we’ll serve up a fresh, thought-provoking prompt designed to ignite your creative spark and challenge your storytelling prowess. Think of these prompts as a key, unlocking the doors to uncharted territories where your creativity is the only limit. From eerie, shadow-laden corridors of Gothic horror to the farthest reaches of interstellar space, and the mystical depths of high fantasy, our prompts are a kaleidoscope of possibilities.

Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to approach these prompts. They are mere stepping stones, guiding you towards the vast landscapes of your imagination. Use them to break free from writer’s block, to experiment with new ideas, or simply as a fun exercise to keep your writing skills sharp.

This week’s writing prompt:

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