Paul O'Neill
@pauloneillwriter.bsky.social
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Editor: A Midnight Kind of Place. Host: Short Story Club (Substack). Writer: Sometimes.
I love this from Vonnegut. There's a temptation to treat writing like a sprint, burning ourselves out, but writing is a long game. Give yourself time. Time to fail. Time to breathe. Time to learn. You'll find your way.
#writing
about 14 hours ago
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Love finding rare gems, and this one from Chekhov is a beauty of a small story which ventures into horror-town. (Something he didn't do very often)
#Chekhov
https://youtu.be/uqafLSX_o1k
2 days ago
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Still one of the most tense tales I've ever read. Writers of horror could learn a lot from this one. I certainly did.
#shortstories
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Enjoy the videos and music that you love, upload original content and share it all with friends, family and the world on YouTube.
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2 days ago
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Still looking for submissions for our horror anthologies. Hit me up! www.amidnightkindofplace.com/submissions Any Qs, let me know. We're looking for the very best stories!
2 days ago
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Ferret horror, anyone?
https://youtu.be/lh2oU8ejUMM
4 days ago
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For everyone who has asked what our stance on AI is over at A Midnight Kind of Place, here are the sections of the contract agreement that cover it. Any questions, let me know. Have a story? Submit here: www.amidnightkindofplace.com/submissions
4 days ago
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I love hearing how our writers come about the inspiration for their tales. Check out what J Nathan has to say about hers. And if you're a writer, hit me up with a submission!
#horrorwriters
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Interview with J Nathan - A Midnight Kind of Place
Interview with horror writer J Nathan - read online for free
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-j-nathan/
13 days ago
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For my writer friends.
20 days ago
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That's Season One done over at A Midnight Kind of Place. All of these stories were fantastic to read. Check us out if you like your horror horror-y.
#horror
#shortstories
#shortfiction
#scarytales
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/stories/
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22 days ago
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Another day, another awesome tale published at the small publisher house I've started up. Check us oot if you like your horror horrory. We focus on new voices as well as lost tales that deserve reanimating. Our YouTube has over 1,000 subscribers now. https://youtu.be/DVsPlio0Z6k
#Scarystories
25 days ago
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An excellent new story we've published that has remained in my mind ever since posting it. https://youtu.be/1uGB9WxyCZM
#horrorshortfiction
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You Have To Jump by Ash Egan (2026) (short horror story)
Here at A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new a...
https://youtu.be/1uGB9WxyCZM
28 days ago
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Love this quietly horrible story by O Henry. Even if his language got gobbled up in my mouth on occasion... Check us out if you love reading spooky stories from legends.
#horrorfiction
https://youtu.be/1x6gsY5eQcg
about 1 month ago
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Phantasmagoria
about 1 month ago
Getting to put my own twist on my favorite urban legend was so much fun. You can read it for ✨free✨ Link below
#WritingCommunity
#WriteSky
add a skeleton here at some point
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Absolutely love being an editor. I can go from 'Thanks for sending me the best story ever' to reactions from rejection emails telling me 'i hope u die'... Some people, eh? Don't be that people. I'll remember.
about 1 month ago
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Our YouTube channel is picking up speed. Check us out if you like classic spooky stories mixed in with tales from new and exciting writers.
#HORROR
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A Midnight Kind of Place
3 likes. "The Fun Times Gal of Rockway Boulevard by J. Nathan (2026) (short horror story)"
https://youtu.be/kkcENlz1OfY
about 1 month ago
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This story is the most requested since I started narrating tales, so it was about time. I love this story and it deserves its spot on all the 'top short stories ever' lists.
https://youtu.be/-T-fIAjpRNE
about 1 month ago
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The latest story is available at A Midnight Kind of Place. This one was so much fun to read. I hope you enjoy it... https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-fun-times-gal-of-rockway-boulevard-by-j-nathan/
#shortstories
about 1 month ago
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A long quote from one of my fave novels, and one that I always come back to.
#Writing
about 1 month ago
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After publishing Kitchen Jesus, I spoke with fellow editor SJ Townend about the story behind the story, and why this tale hits all the emotional high notes. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interviewwithsjtownend/
#writers
about 1 month ago
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Never thought I'd pretend to be Jesus...
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A Midnight Kind of Place
3 likes. "Kitchen Jesus by SJ Townend (2026) (short horror story)"
https://youtu.be/RN9SwwbK3hs
about 1 month ago
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New story is live. This one really goes places.... https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/kitchenjesusbysjtownend/ If you have a story, send it our way.
#horror
about 1 month ago
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Loved narrating this one. It's a surprisingly warm tale about a haunted house. What's not to love about that?
#horror
https://youtu.be/-2SGuf2LIPk
about 2 months ago
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Some old-stool horror with crosses and newborns...
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A Mother’s Love by Richard Farren Barber (2026) (short horror story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/3MbXOQ9OZ2s
about 2 months ago
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Loved this one by Richard Farren Barber, It's got a real old-school taste to it, and it just rips. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/amothersloverichardfarren/ For my writer friends, we're still open to submissions!
#Shortstories
about 2 months ago
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John Collier died on this day in 1980. He was a legend that Legend that can't be forgotten.
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De Mortuis by John Collier - A Midnight Kind of Place
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new voices
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/demortuisbyjohncollier/
about 2 months ago
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I love hearing about how authors come up with their tales:
#Authors
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-paul-edmonds/
about 2 months ago
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I had such a good time narrating this one. It's a bit sick in the head.
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Vertebrae by Paul Edmonds (2026) (short horror story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/gZSAE0y-nCg
2 months ago
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If you like tension-filled tales, I've got you covered. A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood is worth dissecting (which we're doing over on Short Story Club over on Substack)
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A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood (1899) (classic short story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/LgWHm3Mikig
2 months ago
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Another story is up. This time, it's a heavy story about pain and how it can change you. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/vertebrae_by_paul_edmonds/
#shortfiction
2 months ago
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I had real fun voicing the bad guy / dog in this one. It's well worth the read / listen. If you're into creepy weird stuff... Follow us as we share the very best new (and old) tales horror has to offer.
#horror
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Rufus by Corinne Engber (2026) (short horror story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/O7j-20rA_Dg
2 months ago
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Latest tale is up.
#horror
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/rufus_corinneengber/
2 months ago
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I went behind the scenes with Stetson Ray who shares thoughts on writing and where ideas come from. It's well worth a read.
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Interview with Stetson Ray - A Midnight Kind of Place
Interview with horror writer Stetson Ray, who share how they came up with ideas for short stories and where they get inspiration from.
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-stetson-ray/
2 months ago
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I got my banshee scream on for this one - https://youtu.be/oOUB49bQFig Loved this tale. It's so god-damned eerie.
#horror
2 months ago
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Another new tale done. This one is a fever dream of a story that creeped me the hell out when narrating it. I love the feeling of this one. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/woodsatnight_stetsonray/
#horror
#shortfiction
#shortstories
#books
#bookstagram
#creepypasta
#horrorstory
2 months ago
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New story if you're into that kind of thing: https://youtu.be/Ycpbbp1wLLQ We're also up on Spotify and Apple Podcasts if you like horror stories directly in your earholes.
#Shortstories
#podcasts
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The Othering by P. R. O'Leary (2026) (short horror story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/Ycpbbp1wLLQ
2 months ago
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Another story and another interview featuring an up and coming writer. We dive into the role that rhythm and musicality have to play in fiction.
#writingcommunity
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Interview with P. R. O'Leary - A Midnight Kind of Place
An interview with horror writer, P. R. O'Leary - read for free online.
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-p-r-oleary/
2 months ago
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We're still open for submissions for our Rat themed anthology that will go live later this year. If you want a flavour for the type of tale I'm after, this tale is a good example. https://youtu.be/E2cHrzt9dDw deets for subs: www.amidnightkindofplace.com/submissions
#Submissioncalls
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The Rhythm of the Rats (1950) (classic short story)
At A Midnight Kind of Place, we publish short horror fiction worth talking about. Subscribe to hear spooky tales from legends, forgotten gems, and new and ex...
https://youtu.be/E2cHrzt9dDw
2 months ago
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Another story posted across our channels. The reaction has been great. It's been such an honour finding these tales and bringing them into the world. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-othering-by-p-r-oleary/ Sign up for our newsletter and get two free ebooks!
#horror
2 months ago
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Another tale published on our channels at A Midnight Kind of Place:
https://youtu.be/E2cHrzt9dDw
I'm in my pulp era...
2 months ago
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For all my writer friends out there. Keep writing the good write.
2 months ago
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Happy World Poetry Day!! Over at A Midnight Kind of Place, we posted a story by Mir Rainbird which shares the power of the written word. It's such a haunting piece.
#worldpoetryday
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Don’t See Me Again Tomorrow By Mir Rainbird - A Midnight Kind of Place
A fresh horror story from an up and coming writer, Mir Rainbird. Read and listen for free online. Short fiction at its best.
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/dont-see-me-again-tomorrow-by-mir-rainbird/
2 months ago
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One thing I'm really enjoying is interviewing the authors who we're publishing. It's so nice to hear about where these tales came from and what their inspirations are.
#Writing
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Interview with Nathan Poole Shannon - A Midnight Kind of Place
We sat down with writer Nathan Poole Shannon to ask our writing related questions and how he came up with his story we published.
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-nathan-poole-shannon/
2 months ago
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Another day, another tale by an amazing new writer. If you have a tale, send it our way. Check out our submissions page on our site (link in bio).
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/lillywhite-end-by-nathan-poole-shannon/
3 months ago
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I'm really digging narrating these tales, though this one has a lot of verbiage that I stumbled over again and again. Still, it's a delightfully creepy tale told in a way unique to M. R. James.
https://youtu.be/Z0JujbVEdpM
3 months ago
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After posting Mason Gallaway's The Black Room, we threw some questions at him and he had this to say about writing. I thought it was very well said. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-mason-gallaway/
#Writing
3 months ago
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After posting Mason Gallaway's The Black Room, we threw some questions at him and he had this to say about writing. I thought it was very well said. https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-mason-gallaway/
#Writing
3 months ago
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Another tale by a legendary author. You can read or listen for free on our site or on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts. This one nearly broke me...
#shortfiction
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-ash-tree-by-m-r-james/
3 months ago
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If you like a look behind the scenes, we spoke to Scottish author, Daniel Foley, about the originals of his tale we just published. Go behind the scenes with us. It's always a pleasure to see how these tales come to be.
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Interview with Daniel Foley - A Midnight Kind of Place
There may be spoilers ahead, so we recommend you read Daniel’s The Bell in the Bog before joining us for the below. Q1. How did you come up with the idea for this story? The image came first: a pristine new-build sitting in a landscape that still feels ancient. I’ve always been drawn to that […]
https://www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interview-with-daniel-foley/
3 months ago
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I fucking love writing. That is all.
3 months ago
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As an Editor, there's nothing like reading a submission and having it blow you away. I love that feeling, and to be the one to unleash the story on the world is amazing.
#WritingCommunity
If you have a tale, send it my way:
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Submissions - A Midnight Kind of Place
A new market for short horror fiction. We're now open for submissions across a number of themed anthologies. We welcome all writers.
https://f.mtr.cool/xnhitbshbd
3 months ago
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