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Make A Killing: Tales of the Vampiric Class

Of all literary monsters, it is the vampire that has become the face of aristocratic power. From the noble Count Dracula to the billionaire Cullen family, a vampire's supernatural charms are often augmented by their access to excess. From boardrooms to ballrooms and pulpits to podiums, these parasites feed upon those unable to fight against their unending thirst for power. The vampire makes visible the monstrous appetites lurking beneath our social structures, illuminating the darkest shadows of ‘human’ nature as person to person interactions warp into that of predator and prey.

With a foreword by returning co-editor Margaret Hall, Make A Killing: Tales of the Vampiric Class will gather eight gothic stories of labor, hunger, greed, and survival. Decadently vicious, these tales will sink their teeth into the brutal machinations of the upper class, and the people sacrificed to keep them fed. The castle doors stand open. Mind the teeth.

Submission Guidelines

Make A Killing: Tales of the Vampiric Class will gather eight gothic stories of labor, hunger, greed, and survival. Contrarian Publishing seeks previously unpublished, original works of fiction between 3,000 and 10,000 words long that feature vampiric love stories exploring the struggles that surround us, the hungers that define us, and the blood money that binds us. Themes of class disparity are particularly encouraged. All authors, regardless of previous experience or background, are encouraged to submit for consideration. Selected authors from our open submissions period will be paid between $50 and $100.

Deadline to submit is September 30, 2026.

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