Taking Submissions: After Dark, Volume 2
Deadline: September 15th, 2025
Payment: $20 and 5 contributors copies
Theme: Vampire and/or Werewolf themed horror stories
The sun sets. With it, light fades as though it were a mere background character in a sinister plot as the stories within “After Dark, Volume 2” cast their shadows, and darkness comes to life.
Campfire Publishing is excited to announce that we are currently accepting submissions for, “After Dark, Volume 2”, the second volume in our collection of Vampire and Werewolf themed horror stories!
Please read below to ensure that your story will be a good fit, and feel free to reach out to us–via the form located on our main page or by sending an email to [email protected]–if you have any questions.
What are we looking for?
We are looking for WELL-EDITED stories close to 15,000-20,000 words that offer a horrific, bloody, or unique lens to view the subject of werewolves, vampires, or even a combination of the two!—If that’s where your creative journey leads you.
Campfire Publishing is keeping its eye out for a wide range of chilling voices from seasoned to novice-we LOVE publishing and supporting newer writers(!)- that offer unique perspectives into the world of two of the most classic characters in horror.
We want twists and turns, thrills and chills; make us want to sleep with the lights turned on at night. Show us excitement, culture, and blood-curdling screams!
What are we NOT looking for?
Erotica.
A.I. Generated Material.
General Submission Guidelines:
Genre: Horror
Word Count: 15,000-20,000—(If you need to go a bit over 20k, we understand.)
Submission File Format: Please Label Your Files “ADV2” “last name” (example: “ADV2_Smith”)
Formatting: 12-point font, Arial, Courier (New), Times New Roman
File Type: .doc .docx .pdf— **Unfortunately we cannot accept .txt files.
Compensation: Upon Acceptance $20/ story + 5 (minimum) Copies of Anthology + Additional Future Opportunities for Earnings
Rights: Campfire Publishing will retain the rights to all accepted works; however, the author can email a request to have the rights released for other works if applicable.
Submissions are open from May 19, 2025-September 15, 2025
Email your final copy to [email protected]
FAQ:
Should I edit my story before submitting?
Yes.
Campfire Publishing will offer edits (at no charge) upon acceptance; however, we look forward to reading a grammatically smooth version of your submission.
Please note that hiring an editor is recommended but does not guarantee acceptance.
How will I know if my story is accepted?
Our current plan is to keep submissions open until September 15, 2025. We appreciate your patience and will contact accepted submissions 2-4 weeks after submissions close. *Please Note: Due to the anticipated volume of submissions, we cannot guarantee that we’ll be able to reach out to submissions we do not accept.
Can I submit multiple stories?
Yes! Please do.
Can I submit a story that is/has been published elsewhere?
Yes, IF you are able to provide proof that the publisher does not own the rights to the piece or has reverted rights to the piece back to you (the author).
Can I submit erotica?
Please don’t.
While Campfire Publishing does not accept erotica at this time, feel free to include elements of romance in your story.
Can my story include violence, profanity, references to drug use?
Yes.
If I’ve been published in other Campfire Publishing collections or volumes within a collection, can I submit again?
Absolutely!
We will add additional FAQ based on feedback. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]
Via: Campfire Publishing.
