Dayjob Publishing loves short stories! The short story is one of the most artistic forms of writing, in our opinion. We are proud to host a monthly competition to honor this belief.
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Rules for this competition:
- You must have a day job other than being an author or an artist. We will ask!
- Your story must be a drabble. A drabble is a 100-word story, in case you didn’t know. Exactly 100!
- Your story must relate to the prompt provided for the current contest.
- Your story must be submitted to horrordrabble@dayjobpublishing.com
- Your story must be horror
Tips:
- 100 words! This doesn’t include the title or author name, but it is strict.
- Use every word with a purpose.
- You still need a beginning, middle, and end. In most cases.
- Less character. Less events. Less is more.
Latest winner!
No winners yet. This is our first contest. Your name and story could be here. Follow the above instructions to enter!
Prompt for December:
Killers With a Day Job
Other than Dexter, what comes to mind for you? Many serial killers have held mundane blue-collar jobs, but your killer doesn’t have to be a typical serial killer or even a human. Have fun!
Entry Deadline: December 31, 2024