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Welcome to Dark Tales

Illustrations for Dark Tales: Volume XIV copyright (c) Candra Hope

The Dark Tales Short Story Competition is on a monthly basis with a current deadline of 28th February, and is open to writers worldwide.  First prize is £200, £100 goes to the runner-up and third place £50. As ever, all other published entrants receive £5. We now also offer a proof edit for your story for just £15 including the entry fee.

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Dark Tales: Volume XIV - illustrations by Candra Hope

I fear the heat begins to affect my mind. Today I took my siesta in the parlour; the cold stones are a relief from the sun. I dreamt of a small girl, soaking wet from crown to toe, with bulbous blue lips and toes. She walked up to me and reached out a puffy finger. I tried to run but could not get away.
"From the Diary of Alverstoke Gangrene" by Shaun Aquilina

 

Dark Tales: Volume XIV  has arrived...

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Dark Tales: Volume XI, XII and XIII are now only £2.99 ($7.99 US) each for 64 beautifully illustrated pages - go here to grab yourself a copy!

Dark Tales: Volume XI

Dark Tales: Vol.XI 

In this witch’s brew of dark delights, prepare to read two terrifying tales with a botanical twist and a spine-chilling warning against tinkering with Mother Nature.

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Dark Tales: Vol.XII 

Australia and creepy crawlies feature largely in this collection, as do winged beings and the Reaper himself.. 

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Dark Tales: Volume XIII

Dark Tales: Vol. XIII 

Carla Grauls opens our thirteenth volume with the metallic clang of a dystopian future..  

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Dark Tales: Volume 10

Dark Tales: Volume 10

"I could always see the spirits, even as a little girl..." In this edition, discover a moving twist between World Wars on the child who 'sees dead people', and sci-fi star David Brin talks to us...
 

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Dark Tales: Issue 9

Dark Tales: Issue 9

In this nightmare-packed issue, a medieval mandrake wreaks havoc, the devil pops in for a cup of tea with the local vicar, and we speak to Piers Anthony...

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