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Dark Tales Volume 12 - arriving in AprilIt's nearly here!

Preview David Turnbull's 'The Dream of Aquiline Wings' here

Pre-order Vol.12 for just £2.50 (UK):

$7.50 (non-UK):


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Dark Tales Volume 11 - cover art by Caroline O Neal"If you like to read while goosebumps roam free, if you like to read just to be spooked, and if you cannot keep your eyes away from the book even when you are scared/disgusted/horrified, this collection is for you."  -
BlogCritics Magazine

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Volume 10 is now just 49p from Amazon
here.


Our tick-sheet critiques always prove popular during contests, so we have now re-launched our more detailed critique service - details here.
For an example of our service, see what we thought of Paul Johnson's story Absolutely Adorable Angels
here.

And we now have a website dedicated to critiques called StoryFeedback.com. Go and have a look!



Critique sample - first page

If you have a story of 2000 words or less, give it a go! Just click the button - it's only £5 - once your payment has gone through you will be taken to a simple-to-use online form with which you can email your piece:

 
If your story is between 2001 and 3000 words it's £7.50 - click here:



If your story is between 3001 and 4000 words it's £10 - click here:



Your critique will be emailed to you as a PDF file, or a printed version can be posted to you. We can also post your story online, if you like, so that you can get invaluable feedback from visitors to the Dark Tales website.

The latest story online is 
Monster by Candra Hope- have a read and let her know what you think!

Candra said this about the critique we provided for her:
"Thanks for the critique. Its really in depth and helpful. You've pointed out both the weak points and the strong ones. I can see now where I'm going wrong and what needs fixing. I know what you mean about it needing fleshing out."

If you prefer, you can order your critique with our printable form
hereif you are in the UK.

Dark Tales 10 now only £1.99!

Volume 10 now just £1.99!
In this edition, discover a moving twist on the child who 'sees dead people' between World Wars, Merlin the magician puts in a refreshingly original appearance, and the arts world serves as the backdrop for two chilling tales. Read also about murderers, ghosts and sci-fi star David Brin.




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