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OPEN CALL: Dracula Beyond Stoker


Two men with empty eyes and a floating triangle with tentacles between them as a call photo for Cosmic Horror Monthly

DRACULA BEYOND STOKER: MINA HARKER

Mina is teacher, a wife, and the heart and the hero of the novel. Her spirit and intelligence keep her resilient even when darkness closes in. But who is Mina beneath the surface? Did her experiences leave her haunted? How did her connection to Dracula affect her view of the world or her family? Whether it’s before, during, or after the events of the novel, let’s explore her strength, her struggles, and her secrets.


SUBMISSION WINDOW:

May 1st 2025 -- June 30th 2025


WORDCOUNT:

Stories: 1,500 -- 5,000 words Poetry will be considered, but is not necessarily sought (We are hoping to have an all poetry issue sometime in the future).


PAYMENT:

Compensation will be .05/word plus contributor’s copies.




WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR:


We like stories that feel like they could be canon, but we also enjoy fun alternate takes and pastiche. Prequels, sequels, updates, divergent timelines - unleash your creative powers of darkness and show us something exciting.


As with every publication the best way to get a feel for what we like is to read what we’ve put out in the past.


REPRINTS?

Reprints will be considered. Reprints should be at least 10 years old. Compensation is $55.


SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS?

Simultaneous submissions accepted, but please notify us immediately if accepted elsewhere.



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Some stories may be chosen for the website, but not the publication.



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