Boroughs of the Dead II – An Anthology of New York City Ghost Stories [working title]
We are looking for your best original short horror and ghost stories set in and around New York City. This anthology of urban horror will focus on telling tales of terror from the five boroughs. Any style of horror is welcome, from the weird tale to supernatural stories, and nothing is off limits. Stories can be historical fiction or pure imagination – the only parameter is that your tale must take place in one of the five boroughs or within a reasonable distance (e.g. Yonkers, or in a tunnel under the Hudson River). The city plays a huge part in this anthology, and it is critical that the setting contribute to the story in a significant way. Think of New York City as a character in your tale, and let the story tell us why it is so.
For an idea of the type of story we’re looking for, check out
Boroughs of the Dead Volume 1 (https://www.amazon.com/Boroughs-Dead-York-Ghost-Stories/dp/1466366915)
or The Friendly Horror and Other Weird Tales
(https://www.amazon.com/Friendly-Horror-Other-Weird-Tales/dp/1491036214)
Word count is generally limited to 3,500 words but you may query longer stories up to 5,000 words if you feel they fit the parameters of this anthology. Flash fiction and poetry will be considered, but preference is given to short stories between 1,000 – 2,500 words. Contributors will receive payment of $25 and two contributor’s copies.
https://mythinkbooks.com/submission-guidelines/boroughs-of-the-dead-vol-2/
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