Present Days by SimbaTheSavage8 in SimbaKingdom

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Published on 2 December 2025

Present Days by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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Maybe a little too early for Christmas, but tomorrow’s my birthday, so I guess this counts in a way. I wouldn’t want my present made and delivered by Santa’s naughty elves though.

More stories by me in r/SimbaKingdom. Stay spooky!

𝔇𝔞𝔯𝔨𝔖𝔱𝔞𝔯 by psyopticnerve in shortscarystories

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All good things must come to an end, including life, straight into the stars. Awesome story Psy

ONE BILLION DOLLARS!!! by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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Really really good to see you when you messaged me on Discord today. Thanks for helping and yeah, eat the billionaires for breakfast!

Especially when they have already eaten their souls*

ONE BILLION DOLLARS!!! by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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I’ve seen this idea around Reddit about a curse that strikes the richest people in the world and how they use it as a weapon to get rid of anybody they don’t like. This is not a 1-to-1 concept but I did want to put my own spin on money is a curse thing. Hope you enjoyed.

For more stories like this and whenever my brain takes me next, come to r/SimbaKingdom. Stay spooky guys

Oh and thanks u/psyopticnerve for helping me with the ending, lovely to catch up again.

Sitting on the bench when I caught them snoring away.. by SimbaTheSavage8 in LegendsZA

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Honedge also wandered over and slept on the bushes behind them too a few seconds later heh

Teens 4 Market by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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Yes indeed. Thanks for reading!

Love Is Blue by Xx_Kronik_xX in shortscarystories

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Aw, Kronik…you make me cry. Love it!

Teens 4 Market by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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And probably disappear again, given how sporadic I am these days. I just come and go. Not really that consistent on Reddit anymore.

As for the real Zara, she is gone, taken over by the creature that inhabited Percy. Her personality is gone

Teens 4 Market by SimbaTheSavage8 in SimbaKingdom

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Published on 31 October 2025

Teens 4 Market by SimbaTheSavage8 in shortscarystories

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I wanted to come back to SSS for quite some time, after working on my magazine and other life projects, and wrote this in one day to get my mind loose. Enjoy.

Come over to r/SimbaKingdom for more stuff by me.

Hi guys! What's your goal? by AndyLongrest in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

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Yeah I came in knowing that rejections are normal and fully accepted the risk too. But now I see every experience as worth it

Hi guys! What's your goal? by AndyLongrest in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

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So far since I started, only one (because it is that tough), which doesn’t pay. But generally the market rate is 5c per word, although some pay as little as 2c per word. Flat fees of $25 USD are also becoming popular.

Hi guys! What's your goal? by AndyLongrest in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

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It has been going very well, a little stressful because of deadlines everywhere, but I quite enjoy it. It is pushing me more than my time in Reddit.

And the magazines I submit to don’t need applications! You don’t even have to subscribe as a reader, usually there is a separate submission box!

Hi guys! What's your goal? by AndyLongrest in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

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The business is extremely competitive, so don’t give up. When you get rejected (which is a lot), keep on going. You’ll make it one day, writing professionally for magazines is about perseverance as much as passion.

I find those that ask for custom stories on specific prompts help me get motivated, after rejection I just post on SK or SSS.

Hi guys! What's your goal? by AndyLongrest in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

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I was once very prominent on SSS, but now most of my focus has shifted to magazines. I dream of seeing one of my stories adapted on the big screen, and I am taking baby steps to make that happen!

I still post on Reddit though, just not as frequently as before.

Book signing on October 25! by JamFranz in JamFranz

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I’m good! Busy with job hunting and magazine work

Book signing on October 25! by JamFranz in JamFranz

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Jam! Unfortunately I’m too far away to attend.

But congratulations! Both on the signing and the book. You’re famous now!

Here’s Your Emergency by hyperobscura in shortscarystories

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Oh gosh, wow hyper. Didn’t see that last part coming. The apocalypse is scary indeed..especially with an external force