The Crimson Scriptorium

Stories & Art · Preserved in Blood

One story is chosen each month by Mareth. Monthly winners are entered into the quarterly prize pool.

Every three months, Mareth selects one story from all monthly winners. That author receives a personally signed copy of The Bloody Kiss.

Short stories, flash fiction, or longer pieces — all welcome. The current contest is open for October 2026.

Submitted Stories

Contest Rules

Stories must be set in or inspired by the world of The Crimson Chronicles.
Original work only. No plagiarism.
One entry per person per month.
100 to 10,000 words.
All genres welcome: romance, horror, adventure, mystery, or other.
Mareth selects one monthly winner. Monthly winners enter the quarterly prize pool.
Every three months, Mareth picks one story from the monthly winners. That author receives a personally signed copy of The Bloody Kiss.
Email address is used only to notify winners and is never published.
All entries are moderated before appearing on this page.
Mareth's decisions are final.

The world of The Crimson Chronicles belongs to all of us who love the dark. Write your piece of it.

— Mareth Corven

The world of The Crimson Chronicles inspires more than words. Submit your artwork below — every piece is preserved here for all readers to witness.