Killer Shorts

Announcing the Top 3 Winners in the Main, 1-Page and Short Story categories! #killershorts

Chat with other horror screenwriters, authors, and filmmakers who share your passion for the genre.

Announcing the best horror short screenplays and prose short stories of the year, the 2025 Killer Shorts Top 10 Finalists! #killershorts.

Announcing the best horror short screenplays and prose short stories of the year, the 2025 Killer Shorts Semifinalists! #killershorts.

Announcing the best horror short screenplays and prose short stories of the year, the 2025 Killer Shorts Quarterfinalists! #killershorts.

It all began with a birthday party, and it all ended with eleven little girls dead – except for one survivor – me.

Killer Shorts seeks talented horror writers, offering a discount for HWA members. Submissions are open until December 31, 2024.

The answer to this family's dark secret lies within the kitchen drawer.

The Killer Shorts Contest connects horror screenwriters and authors with career opportunities, mentorships, and other prizes.

She looked even lovelier than she had in the shop window.