by Joe Mynhardt | Sep 3, 2024 | Open Submissions, Updates
Since author Derek Thomas won last month’s contest, he’s hosting this month’s theme: “I have long been fascinated with stories of spooky legends that have been passed through generations. Tales like Baba Lenka, La Llorona, The Headless Horseman and the Kraken send...
by Joe Mynhardt | Sep 1, 2024 | Memento Mori Ink Magazine, Updates
Crystal Lake’s Memento Mori Ink magazine is now available on Amazon in print and on Kindle (ask your local bookstores, as well). We invite you to explore Memento Mori Ink Magazine and join us on our quest through the shadows. In this issue: *The Primal —...
by Joe Mynhardt | Sep 1, 2024 | Updates
We are all prey to this anthology of modern fables and dark tales. Bestiary of Blood was conceived in a moment of revelation, born from the visceral experience of watching nature’s savage ballet—lions tearing into flesh, hyenas gnawing bones, sharks thrashing in...
by Joe Mynhardt | Aug 5, 2024 | Updates
Here are Chaz Williams’ finalists, and the order in which the stories will be posted, starting Tuesday, August 6th: “Hunter’s Moon” by Rie Sheridan Rose “Avoid the Red Canoe at Midnight” by Carson Fredriksen “The Thing in the Rafters of Bunkhouse Four” by J....
by Joe Mynhardt | Aug 3, 2024 | Open Submissions, Updates
Since author A.K. Daver won last month’s contest, he opted to host this month’s contest. Here’s his theme: “There is an infinite unknown that lies beyond the stars. A plane of limitless possibility, boundless beauty, and fathomless HORROR!My theme is…...
by Joe Mynhardt | Jul 29, 2024 | Updates
Here are the results for this month’s flash contest on the Crystal Lake Patreon page (we had a Paradise theme):1st: “Last Day of Paradise” by A.K. Daver2nd: “Solo” by Joseph Murnane3rd: “Sea Snot” by Amanda M. Blake Thanks to everyone who voted, and to all the...
