The Shade Chronicles Podcast Seeking Sci-Fi and Horror Short Stories
Deadline: October 1, 2026
The Shade Chronicles is seeking stories (under 5,000 words) for our 2026 podcast season! Selected stories will receive a full audio production with a dramatized reading, music, and sound effects. Authors will review the final cut before airing. Please provide brief, self-recorded audio introduction detailing story inspiration. Previously published stories are acceptable. Details: You retain all rights; submission grants us broadcast rights. There is no financial compensation. Stories must translate well to audio. Contact us for submission instructions! You can listen to The Shade Chronicles podcast at open.spotify.com/show/2cs7wADvHQOooPsfzlRYvS or on any podcast app.