Midnight Whispers: Short Horror Fiction Contest

Submit your best original short horror fiction for a chance to be published on Spookums and win prizes. This contest is open to writers of all experience levels who have a terrifying tale to tell.

All submissions will be reviewed by our panel of horror experts. Winners will be announced on our website and social media channels.

All submissions must be original, previously unpublished work. Stories must be in English. One submission per person. By submitting, you grant Spookums non-exclusive rights to publish winning entries on our website.

Stories will be judged on originality, atmosphere, prose quality, and overall effectiveness as horror fiction. Our judges' decisions are final.