1) What is your inspiration as a writer? Growing up horror was far more shocking than it has been in the more recent releases. The stories of yesteryear left you running to your bed after turning the light out, just to get Continue Reading
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Winners of Short Story Contest #8!
We’d like to announce Kristen Sterling and R.S. Uribe as the 8th short story contest winners! Kristen won an Amazon gift card, and R.S. Uribe chose a free ebook cover from our writer’s shop. Thank you all for your great Continue Reading
Ebook Sale: Breakups Anthology FREE for 3 Days ONLY!
A different short story for each different breakup. An anthology that promises to trigger intense and deep emotions. Each trip leads somewhere else! For 3 days only, you can grab Breakups for FREE from Amazon. Just click here and add Continue Reading
Short Story Contest #8!
Hey, everyone! We’re excited to announce that we have a new short story contest for you! So, let’s get started with the rules. First things first: Prizes First place winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card. Second place winner Continue Reading
Winner of Flash Fiction Contest #14!
We’d like to announce Ronald Guell as the 14th Flash Fiction contest winner! Ron won a free ebook cover from our writer’s shop. Thank you all for your great entries, and we hope you had a fun time writing and Continue Reading
Recommended Reads: Space Toy by James Johnson
After inspecting a coin operated rocket ride, a young man discovers it has the ability to transport him to a land where ancient creatures still roam. Will this dangerous new world eat him alive or will he survive to tell Continue Reading
Flash Fiction Contest #14!
It’s time for another flash fiction contest! We’ve got a little bit different prize for the winner this time: a free ebook cover of your choice. You can choose from any on our site! Head over here to take a Continue Reading
Why I Write Short Scary Stories by Brianna Abello
This is a guest post by Brianna Abello. The beauty of a well-written short story is that it can quickly send your mind wandering to different places in your imagination without needing an extra 10,000 words. To me, the art of Continue Reading
How to Write a 10-Word Story
This is a guest post by Rebecca Henderson. Recently, I came across a contest with a word limit of ten words. That’s right, just ten words! I wanted to share with you some techniques I used to make the most Continue Reading
Bookends: Secret to a Perfect Short Story Ending by Nancy Sakaduski
This is a guest post by Nancy Sakaduski. To me, the ending felt so correct and so appropriate that it seemed to bend over backward to kiss the beginning. –Elizabeth Gilbert, “The Lousy Rider” — Two of the most Continue Reading