A Scream Queer Horror Anthology: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

Our newest collaboration is with Kapri Psych to bring you a Scream Queer Anthology: Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

We’re looking for stories centered around the created world of Ravenscar. This is a loosely built world in which submitted stories should occur. We do ask that you be open to slight changes such as building names so that all stories align. We will not expect you to know everything about the world, and feel free to be as creative as you want!

WELCOME TO RAVENSCAR! A small town with nothing, but a few local shops still standing in decrepit buildings, a diner and a cafe with nosy locals, a church surrounded by empty graves, a nearby cul de sac full of empty houses and lingering screams, blood splatters in every nook and cranny of the only public and private school, an old plaza full of stores that look empty during the day, a library housing lost articles and footage of vanishing tourists in the basement, a strange beach on the edge of the woods, and a camp ground where several teens have gone missing over the years.

There are many questionable mysteries and secrets in Ravenscar, as well as many untold legends and accounts. That’s where you come in!

We are looking for short stories (3-4k), based on the theme—scream queers. What does that mean? Queerness has molded and defined horror for a long time (look at Clive Barker, the director of Hellraiser for example), but to this day harmful queer stereotypes are still being used. Playing off the scream queen trope, your narratives will continue to break this mold rather than conform to it. Use your words, your characters, to embrace your identity and stand front and center. Let readers see themselves in your stories!