Think you can terrify us before the credits roll?
ScreenAge Wasteland is proud to present our very first Flash Frights: Horror Fiction Contest, where spine-chilling stories meet the silver screen — all in 1000 words or fewer.
Contest opens: September 12, 2025
Deadline: October 13, 2025
Winner notified: October 29, 2025
Winner published on: October 31, 2025
Judges: William Dhalgren & Marmaduke Karlston
This contest is for previously unpublished works of fiction up to 1000 words in length. No simultaneous submissions. Total entries limited to 25.
You will retain all rights to your work. We take non-exclusive rights to publish your story.
Submission Guidelines
This Halloween, we’re looking for bite-sized horror tales that either reference, pay homage to, or capture the spirit of horror movies. Whether it’s a meta-slasher, a ghostly nod to a cult classic, or a fresh take dripping with cinematic dread — we want stories that feel like a horror film in miniature.
Entry Form
Thank you for your entry!
ScreenAge Wasteland reserves the right to refuse entries that do not adhere to contest guidelines. If fewer than five entries that meet guidelines are received, contests may be cancelled.
