Job Posting: Summon the Dark ? Horror Fiction Writers Wanted for Podcast

Do you have a story that lurks in the shadows of your mind, waiting to be told? One that will send chills down the spine and leave listeners with sweet, morbid dreams? We are on the hunt for short horror fiction writers to contribute to Short Morbid Stories, a podcast filled with eerie tales narrated by the enigmatic Halter E. Frank?a mysterious host who channels the dark essence of Edgar Allan Poe.

About the Role:

We?re searching for original short horror fiction (2,000 words minimum) that aligns with the eerie, atmospheric style of our podcast. If your story makes our blood run cold, you?ll get:

$50 payment per selected story

Full credit for your writing

Your story narrated by Halter E. Frank on Short Morbid Stories

What We?re Looking For:

Original short horror fiction (2,000 words minimum)

Atmospheric, unsettling tales that invoke suspense, dread, or the feeling that something is just not right

Stories that align with the brooding, eerie vibes of Short Morbid Stories

Unpublished work (both online and in print) to maintain exclusivity

BONUS POINT 1: if your story dances along the edges of madness, isolation, or fear of the unknown?anything that keeps the audience up at night wondering what?s lurking in the darkness.

BONUS POINT 2: with the holiday season coming up we are looking for any dark tales focused around Christmas or the New Year. This theme isn't required but if you have something morbid in mind we would love to hear it...

Side Note: We accept AI-assisted content, but it must be your original story. We?re open to stories where technology aids your creativity, but we have a zero-tolerance policy for plagiarism. All submissions will be checked for originality, and any plagiarized content will be automatically disqualified. We value your unique voice and ideas, so make sure the work you send is authentically yours?whether you craft it by hand, mind, or with the help of AI tools!

How to Submit:

Submit your stories here on Upwork through this job posting.

Include your city and state in the message for shout-outs on the show.

Get a Feel for the Vibes:

Check out Short Morbid Stories on your favorite podcast platform to see if your tale will fit the haunting mood we cultivate. Listen to the eerie whispers, and imagine your own twisted words creeping into our audience?s ears...

What You Get:

First Audio Rights: We ask for exclusive first audio rights to narrate your work. Once we?ve released your story, the rights return to you.

Full Credit: Your name, a short bio, and a shout-out will be shared with our audience, and you?ll be tagged on our social media platforms to help promote your work (we want to spotlight your talent!).

A $50 payment for every story selected and narrated on the podcast.

Access to our audience reach! 10 countries from around the world are downloading episodes from Short Morbid Stories everyday. This could be your story.

Even if your story isn't selected for a full episode, we still want to recognize your creativity and hard work! If you submit a story that isn't chosen for narration, you?ll receive a special shout-out in one of our podcast episodes. Your name will be mentioned in the show, giving you credit for your submission and a place in our dark and twisted community of storytellers. Everyone who dares to share their work with us deserves a moment in the eerie spotlight.

Keep in Mind: We are looking for stories to start posting on a weekly schedule every Monday! If your story isn't chosen this time, it may be selected for the upcoming months.

A Note on Halter E. Frank:

Oh, about our host... While Halter may sound like someone plucked straight from the shadows of a haunted house, he's actually a fictional persona conjured for Short Morbid Stories. But don?t fret?Halter?s eerie charm is as real as the nightmares he inspires.

Why Submit to Us?

At Short Morbid Stories, we don?t just collect scary tales?we live them. Whether you?re a new author or a seasoned storyteller, your voice will echo through the crypts of our podcast, and your words will haunt listeners everywhere.

Submit your stories to be part of this growing, morbid universe, and remember: Sweet morbid dreams await?