Prize: £1,000 | Christmas Horror Short Story Competition!
Prize: £1,000 | Christmas Horror Short Story Competition
It may be January, but the horror of Christmas doesn't have to be over! There’s still plenty of time to enter our Christmas Horror Short Story Competition, and we’re looking for chilling stories of all kinds, from dark and disturbing to eerie, atmospheric, and even cosy horror.
Psycho Santa, scary winter nights, horror-filled festive gatherings, and what lurks behind the fairy lights.
Word count: Up to 3,000 words (no minimum)
Deadline: 23:59 (UK time), 26th January 2026
Top prize: £1,000
January is the perfect time to write something cold and unsettling!
