October Nights Press is delighted to announce the pending release of a new anthology:
Myths Reborn: Modern Tales of Cryptids & Dark Folklore.
While we appreciate a good ole fashioned legend as much as anyone, we are specifically seeking to breathe new life into aged stories. So, ax re-telling, and focus on re-envisioning. Perhaps you encounter a Rougarou after becoming lost in a Louisiana bayou. Maybe Sasquatch finally decides to relay his version of events. Could you have heard the maddening shrieks of the banshee while honeymooning in Ireland…or was that just the wind? Essentially, portray a traditional cryptid or folk character in a novel – and frightening! – way.
Whichever creative route you choose, be sure to marry your myth to the horror genre. No rainbows and butterflies here; we want gore and…er…bats?
Stories must be 3,000-5,500 words in length.
One submission per author, so make it count.
No reprints, AI-generated, or AI-assisted tales will be accepted. This is a hard-and-fast rule.
Authors will receive an eBook copy and a physical copy. (For international authors, physical book options will be discussed with the publishing company.)
Payment of $0.01 per word up to 5,000 words for accepted stories. Payment disbursed upon acceptance of final edited version.
Stories should be submitted to [email protected]. In the title of the email, please include your name and the title of your story. At the top of your story, please include all pertinent contact information.
Call for submissions opens on January 1, 2025 and closes on March 31, 2025. May the gears in those spooky little minds begin to turn. We look forward to reviewing your entries.
Editor’s Bio
Kelly Hearty hails from St. Bernard Parish -- an area enriched by the legends of the Letiche, the Grunch, and the Honey Island Swamp Monster. As a former English teacher, she has edited her fair share of “scary” writing and is excited to apply her skills to the stories of talented authors. A lover of black cats, solo hikes, and horror (of course), Kelly hopes to make your hair stand on end in her debut anthology.