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Killer Shorts Horror Short Story Competition
Killer Shorts
A genre contest dedicated to emerging horror writers.
Paid entryEnglishShort StoryFlash FictionHorror
- Prize
- Publication, mentorship, software and a trophy
- Entry fee
- approx. $25
- Deadline
- Closes 31 Dec (annual)
- Who can enter
- Open worldwide (in English)
- Status
- Unpublished
- Genre
- Horror
⚠️ Deadlines, fees and prizes change each year — and many prestige prizes are by nomination or publisher submission, not open entry. Always confirm the current details on the official site before you enter. Last checked 2026-06.
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