September, 2025
Event Details
Crowvus (the most northerly publisher on the UK mainland) is running its 9th Ghost Story Competition. They are looking for stories up to 4000 words which send a shiver down
Event Details
Crowvus (the most northerly publisher on the UK mainland) is running its 9th Ghost Story Competition. They are looking for stories up to 4000 words which send a shiver down the spine!
Entries very welcome from overseas authors. However, these must be written in English.
10 shortlisted entries will be published in an anthology for Christmas, with each shortlisted entrant receiving a free copy.
Maximum of 2 stories per entrant. Winners will be listed on the Competition page on Thursday 31st October 2025 (Halloween).
Is this competition legit?YES! – Based on our research this event is legitimate and the organizer is well established. However, as with any event, please remember to do your own research before submitting your work.
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