Be the Bear
Lycan Valley Press
Closes 31 Dec 2026 May close early
- Length
- 1,500 to 7,500 words
- Pay
- Contributor copy
- Fee
- No fee
- Simultaneous
- Not stated
- Reprints
- Original only
What they accept
Be the Bear is a charity horror and speculative anthology from Lycan Valley Press, edited by MJ Sydney and Lee Murray, collecting women's rage stories by women writers. It takes stories of 1,500 to 7,500 words through December 31, 2026 or until full; stories are donated, with all sales profits supporting advocacy for rape victims, and authors receive free e-book and audiobook downloads.
HorrorOther / not listed
- AI policy
- Absolutely no AI.
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