We are thrilled to announce that Monsters in Masquerade, OwlCrate Press's first publication, will soon be available for purchase!
Read on for all the sale details.
Monsters in Masquerade: A Fantasy Horror Fiction Anthology
Edited by Robin Alvarez, we invite you to step into the shadows with Monsters in Masquerade, the first book in OwlCrate Press's anthology series, The Darkset Chronicles.
This haunting collection of 16 stories weaves together myth, horror, and romance, each tale designed to linger long after the last page.
Imagine Once Upon a Time meets Penny Dreadful, where legends from various cultures are reimagined by an extraordinary roster of bestselling, emerging, and brand-new authors.
Including:
Isabel Cañas
Angela Montoya
Sami Ellis
Gabi Burton
Robin Alvarez
Megan LaCroix
Amanda M. Helander
A.Y. Chao
Vanessa Molina
Ann K. Reeves
Fatima Taqvi
Carolyn Ivancic
Hayden Stone
Cat Rector
Sarah Mughal Rana
Jordan Fleming
So dim the lights, grab a drink, and step into our Masquerade.
Features for this edition:
- Cover design, endpaper illustrations, stenciled edge design, and interior illustrations by Mayra Gomes
- Hardcover case art by Mayra Gomes and Cade Roach
- Digital signatures from all 16 authors on fully illustrated endpapers
- Sketches for all 16 stories
Pre-orders for Monsters in Masquerade will open Tuesday, October 29th.
Expected publication date: April 8, 2025
ISBN: 9798991355506
Monsters in Masquerade is the first in the Darkset Chronicles anthology series, which focuses on the Upper YA (18+) to New Adult and Adult age range.
Submissions are now open for our next anthology, Future States of Stars! We are seeking stories in the dystopian sci-fi genre with a Black Mirror or Twilight Zone vibe. Authors are encouraged to explore themes of the near-to-far future of states, whether set here on Earth, in space, or in other dimensions. If you're interested in submitting, click here for all the details!
UPDATE: We are accepting submissions for Future States of Stars until December 31 at midnight EST.
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