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Submissions now open!

Submissions for short stories will be opening soon, so keep an eye on our submissions page.

27 October 2025
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Harry by Rosemary Timperley

Such ordinary things make me afraid. Sunshine. Sharp shadows on grass. White roses. Children with red hair. And the name – Harry. Such an ordinary name. Yet the first time Christine mentioned the name, I felt a premonition of fear. She was five years old, due to start school in three months’ time. It was […]

23 October 2025
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The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs

I.   Without, the night was cold and wet, but in the small parlour of Laburnam Villa the blinds were drawn and the fire burned brightly. Father and son were at chess, the former, who possessed ideas about the game involving radical changes, putting his king into such sharp and unnecessary perils that it even […]

23 October 2025
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The Tower by Marghanita Laski

The Tower by Marghanita Laski The road begins to rise in a series of gentle curves, passing through pleasing groves of olives and vines. 5 km. on the left is the fork for Florence. To the right may be seen The Tower of Sacrifice (470 steps) built in 1535 by Niccolo di Ferramamo: superstitious fear […]

17 October 2025
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Dissecting ‘August Heat’ by W. F. Harvey

*This analysis was first posted on Short Story Club over on Substack* First published in 1910, August Heat is a small tale (1700 words). It’s often labelled a ghost story, but it’s not, although it does touch something supernatural. If you want the full experience, you can listen to me perform it or read it here and join us […]

17 October 2025
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Welcome to A Midnight Kind of Place, a new home for up-and-coming voices in the horror community. We focus on dreadful yet emotional tales. We’ll creep you out and break your heart.

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