While you’re busy writing your zombie stories we thought we’d share a short film with you, to maybe get your creative juices flowing. For your consumption The Astounding Outpost presents Fast Zombies Suck, a short film by Brian Keene. We want to thank Keene for writing the Rising, and of course making his movie free…
Many thanks to everyone who has submitted so far. Based on the quality of a few longer stories submitted we have decided to expand story length to 7500 words. We still prefer stories under 4000 words, but will accept stories up to 7500 words. Remember the submission period will remain open until September twenty-eight. Also,…
The Guardian ran a very interesting editorial asking if horror was dead? I’m of two minds. Our world is so ripe with things that should scare the hell out of us, even more if you watch Fox news. So there should be lots of good horror oozing its way up from the collective unconscious. The…
A little Shantner to start your day.
Give us your poor, your tired, your flesh eating masses. Zombies are everywhere, and we love them all. Whether they’re Romero flesh eaters, Keene’s demon skins, voodoo zombies , or techno zombies; we are want your stories. Send us your best 4000 word or less story. Submission is open until September 28th. The stories chosen…