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WANTED
Horror writers with twisted tales and brave hearts.
The 13th Floor is open for novella submissions.
30k–50k words. £100 per accepted piece.
Publication in our 2026 anthology.
Submit here: https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/submissions-portal
You’re not afraid of the dark, are you? 
Dark Descent is your ultimate test: 100+ micro-horror stories that slip under your skin and sit there.
Sharp. Unforgettable. Occasionally wicked.
Available now:
Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/0wNo5kj
Dark Holme: https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/category/dark-descent-whispers-from-beyond-anthologies
Your horror belongs in Dark Descent. 
We’re accepting microhorror—under 500 words—that can terrify in minutes and linger for days. Submit now.
WANTED
Horror writers with twisted tales and brave hearts.
The 13th Floor is open for novella submissions.
30k–50k words. £100 per accepted piece.
Publication in our 2026 anthology.
Submit here: https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/submissions-portal
Still stuck on chapter one?
This 20-part workshop gives you the structure, pacing, and prompts you need to get writing again—without pressure or deadlines.
We’re on week 7. You can catch up at your own pace.
Buy once or unlock it with a Dark Descent sub.
https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/challenge-page/f02c3ac0-2442-4a63-afb2-1b13efb5a316
It starts with a whistle.
The Whistle opens Vol. 14 of Dark Descent with slow-burn dread. Then come the rituals, the community horror art, the micro stories that don’t flinch.
This isn’t horror that screams.
It waits.
And taps.
Start your 7-day free trial https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/ddportal
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Just shared the final cover art for 'Invasive Species' with Patreon supporters.
Releases 8/28/25.
Available for Pre-order now
https://johnwilker.com/book/invasive-species/
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The 13th Floor is open for horror novella submissions.
We’re looking for 30,000–50,000 word stories that disturb, unsettle, and leave a mark.
Accepted authors will be paid £100 and featured in a bold new horror collection.
Submit here: https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/submissions-portal
She whispered his name. She had never spoken before.
And something was waiting at the top of the basement stairs.
This is just one of 100+ bite-sized horror stories in Whispers From Beyond — each under 500 words.
Available now:
Amazon UK: https://amzn.eu/d/eRHeQCQ
DarkHolme Shop: https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/category/dark-descent-whispers-from-beyond-anthologies
“Wonderfully spooky stories! Perfect for a night-time read.” ★★★★★
Our first review is in for Dark Descent and we’re thrilled it captured the feel so well.
If you've read it, a quick Amazon review helps us reach more horror lovers.
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July’s winner didn’t shout. It whispered. Waited. Wormed its way under our skin.
The new issue of Dark Descent is almost here, and this story is the reason we keep the lights on when we edit. It’s quiet horror done right.
https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/ddportal
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He only touched it for a second…
Every Halloween, the scarecrow appears in Old Man Callahan’s field.
No one knows where it comes from.
This year, it whispered back.
One of 100+ eerie micro-stories in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond 
Each under 500 words. Bite-sized horror. Big chills.
Available now:
https://amzn.eu/d/eRHeQCQ
https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/category/dark-descent-whispers-from-beyond-anthologies
Writers have shared their nightmares. Now it’s time to decide who gets published.
Vote for the top 3 microhorror stories. They’ll appear in Dark Descent: Whispers From Beyond.
Fast sign-up via email or socials. Free to read.
https://www.darkholmepublishing.uk/group/microhorror-writing-contest/discussion
