PETTING BOO!
A Zoological anthology of Horror stories
Wicked Shadow Press invites horror fiction submissions for publication in its anthology "Petting Boo!" (Expected release: September 2024). The submission deadline is August 3, 2024.
Calling all writers! We're seeking short stories for "Petting Boo!" an anthology exploring the intersection of animals and the supernatural. We want your most hair-raising, heartwarming, and thought-provoking tales featuring:
— Animal ghosts
— Pets encountering supernatural phenomena
— Mythical animal spirits
— Paranormal experiences from an animal's perspective
Feel free to come up with your own plot or take inspiration from one of our Writing Prompts:
The phantom horse that roams the countryside apparently belonged to a medieval king. 6-year-old Maia stays up one night to catch a glimpse of it.
The villagers of Naharpur believe that the maneater tiger is possessed by an ancient forest deity. The hunter from the city doesn't believe in ghost stories.
After accidentally killing a protected deer on sacred land, a spoiled young brat begins to see bloody, zoological apparitions that scare the living daylights out of him.
Tia was surprised when the fluffy black and white cat decided to move in with her. Little did she know that the familiar has chosen Tia as the new vessel for her ancient mistress.
Max smells a strange rabidity in the air, something that'll spare dogs, but will turn humans into the undead. He must race against time, and zombies, to accompany his master to safety.
An elephant in Africa is separated from her tribe, and accidentally travels through a portal that takes her to a dimension ruled by dark, vicious and ancient Gods.
A newborn kitten, thrown away on the streets, becomes the only surviving witness to the gruesome revenge of a wronged spirit who takes out the entire village within one night!
The poacher didn't shy away from killing the biggest of animals. But when he swatted and killed the mythical little blue fly that must not be killed, he realised that his end was near.
All Horror Subgenres Welcome.
THEME: The story MUST feature furry phantoms or animals that experience the supernatural.
WE ARE ACCEPTING
Short Stories: (between 1500-8000 words) Please send no more than ONE short story
Flash Fiction: (between 100-1500 words) Please send no more than TWO flash fictions
We are considering TRANSLATED WORKS as well. Submission of translated works must be accompanied by a statement declaring that the translator has obtained the author’s permission and their publisher’s, if required.
Simultaneous Submissions are welcome but the author must inform us by e-mail as soon as the submitted piece is accepted elsewhere. Pieces cannot be withdrawn once Wicked Shadow Press informs the author of its acceptance for publication.
We consider reprints but generally do not publish them unless they are exceptional. Please mention in the mail body in case your submission is a reprint.
At present, we are unable to pay our contributors. Each contributor shall receive a COMPLIMENTARY DIGITAL COPY of the anthology as soon as it publishes.
Manuscripts should directly be sent to WickedShadowPress@gmail.com
Please write Submission for PETTING BOO in the subject line of your submission email.
Please submit your files in the following formats: .doc /.docx /.txt. DO NOT submit PDFs.
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Wicked Shadow Press uses non exclusive rights to publish in its anthologies. Authors are free to republish their work anywhere else once it has been published.
Please submit only original pieces. Wicked Shadow Press or the editor/s of the anthology shall not be responsible for any disputes arising due to plagiarism or copyright infringement.
Each piece MUST be attached with a short bio of the author, preferably within 100 words, and if possible, a photograph of the author to go along with publication.
NOTE: We typically reply within a month after receiving submissions. However, replies can be delayed under unforeseen circumstances.
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