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Stone's Throw – December 2026 prompt

Rock and a Hard Place Press

DeadlineNov 4, 2026Window opens Nov 1–4, 2026 only (prompt: 'Bing Crosby Was a Lying Bastard and We're Glad He's Dead')
Pay / prize
$25 for the single story chosen
Entry fee
Free
Length
1,000–2,000
Eligibility & notes
Dark fiction, crime and noir matching the monthly prompt. Winners can't resubmit in the same calendar year. No AI.
Last checked
2026-10-28

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