Open Call: Wish You Were Here
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TITLE:
Wish You Were Here
DEADLINE:
May 1st, 2026
WORDCOUNT:
under 7k
PAYMENT:
$30 CAD
Paperback Copy
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR:
We want your horrifying/spooky/unsettling short stories with the theme of vacations. Stories about packing up the family to drive across country to your favorite childhood theme park. Stories about a trip to a tropical beach or a tour across Europe. Maybe even a lakeside cottage retreat to get away from it all. Or anything else that you would consider a vacation.
PLEASE DON'T SEND
We are ok with gore/violence if it fits the story.
We are NOT OK with stories that include graphic SA, promoting prejudice/hatred, or any sort of pedophilia.
Do not use characters and settings from IPs you do not own. As much as I would love to read about Harry Potter and Mr. Bean being serial killers, this is not a fan fiction request. I really do not want to get sued.
No AI / ChatGPT generated stories.
REPRINTS?
No
MULTIPLE SUBMISSIONS?
No more than two stories per author. Must be submitted in separate emails.
SIMULTANEOUS SUBMISSIONS?
Yes. Please email to notify if story has been accepted elsewhere.
FORMATTING GUIDELINES:
Please send submissions attached as Word document (.doc, .docx) format.
Please include your name and email address at the top of the document.
Use 12pt font
double-spaced
common font such as Courier New, Calibri, Times New Roman, Aptos.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Email your stories to james@ironfangpress.com
Please put “Vacations from Hell – (Story Name)” in the subject line of the email when submitting.
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