by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 1, 2022 | Open Submissions
… Natural disasters or unexplained phenomena!To celebrate the launch of Mark Allan Gunnells’ When it Rains on the 25th, we’re looking for flash fiction stories about nature or unexplained events. Think of stories like The Fog or Bird Box. The winner will...
by Joe Mynhardt | Feb 8, 2022 | Open Submissions
We’re looking for Alfred Hitchcock inspired stories this month. Come check it out (cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places).Please note that you don’t have to be a Crystal Lake patron on Patreon to enter. And it’s free to enter.
by Joe Mynhardt | Dec 13, 2021 | Open Submissions
No theme at all. Since it’s the holidays and we’re already a third into the month, we don’t want to put any unnecessary pressure on anyone. If you do need a theme or a bit of inspiration, let’s go with No Way Out.The word count is anything...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jun 22, 2021 | Open Submissions
Authors, we’re looking for fantastical tales of mythical monsters and legends from around the world. That’s right, this month’s theme is Myths, Monsters, and Fantastic Folklore. The word count is 1,000 words max, and the winner will receive $0.03 per word and...
by Joe Mynhardt | Mar 2, 2021 | Open Submissions
We are now open to poetry submissions in our very first Speculative Poetry Contest! We’re open to all genres of speculative poetry, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, etc. Your judges are Linda D. Addison and Alessandro Manzetti. Entry is free! Check...
