r/shortscarystoriesWe enjoy our horror short and sweet. 500 words or less.
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1. Literary writing platforms: Promote writing platforms like Wattpad or Medium where users can showcase their horror writing skills. 2. Social media horror groups: Promote related horror groups on Facebook or other social media platforms to attract horror enthusiasts. 3. Horror podcast platforms: Promote podcast platforms like Spotify or Apple Podcasts where horror stories can be narrated. 4. Online writing contests: Promote writing contests on websites like WritersCafe.org which can inspire users to write horror stories. 5. Horror reading apps: Promote e - book reading apps like Kindle or Kobo where horror short stories can be read.
1. Ensure your story is within the 500 - word limit and has at least three sentences. 2. Write a stand - alone horror story, no multi - part or connected stories. 3. Stick to the horror/thriller genre, avoid non - horror topics. 4. Submit only original work, no fan - fiction or plagiarism. 5. Avoid including any inappropriate or offensive content.