ANNOUNCING The Mystery of the Blood Award, honoring the best in unpublished dark fantasy / horror. 1st Place: $350; 2nd place: $100; 3rd place: $50. Winners may be published in inaugural NECROPHOBIA. Entry fee: $10. Submit 1 story of up to 3,500 words to J. DeCoteau, PO BOX 307, Feeding Hills, MA 01030. Include SASE. Deadline: August 1st, 2006 postmark.

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