Dark Holme Inner Circle

We're giving our ShadowSphere members a head start!

Submissions for Urban Legends don't officially open until 10th January 2027, but we're opening them early, exclusively for members of our ShadowSphere community.

We're looking for original horror stories inspired by urban legends. Familiar tales with a fresh twist, local legends that deserve a wider audience, or something entirely new that could become the next story whispered around a campfire.

Submission details:

📖 Word count: 3,000–10,000 words

💷 Payment: £50 per accepted story

📅 Public submissions open: 10th January 2027

✍️ Submit: Kerry@darkholmepublishing.uk

🖤 Early access: Available to ShadowSphere members now!

This is our way of giving something back to the writers who are part of our community. You've got the opportunity to get your stories in front of us before submissions open to everyone else.

So, get writing. We can't wait to see what legends you've got lurking in your imagination.

Welcome to your exclusive submission window! 🖤