Apex Publications’ Annual Halloween Short Story Contest

In honor of the presidential election, Apex Publications is offering its Annual Halloween Short Fiction Contest, titled “Election Horror” to be guest judged by Jay Lake. Write a flash fiction story (under 1000 words) based on this year’s theme, “Election Horror,” and submit online to Apex Digest by 12 midnight, October 15, 2008

Prizes:

• First—Publication (10 cents a word)
• Second—Publication (5 cents a word)
• Third—Choice of Apex Book Company Hardcover
• Fourth—Choice of Apex Book Company Paperback

For the official guidelines and updates, visit: Election Horror

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