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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

This one was such a blast to read. I love these old tales. And those flies... youtu.be/S8jLl2ANxV8 #shortstories

Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Had a blast narrating this very short tale by Frederick Cowles (someone who needs more recognition for his stories...). It's also a good mood setter for our Rats anthology that will be out in November! #horror youtu.be/wVREaiOU_EM

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Going through all of Frederick Cowles tales to create a 'Best of' collection, and I'm so fecking impressed. It's hard to whittle it down to a handful of tales. He was a true master that deserves to be read. #shortstories #horror

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

The A Midnight Kind of Place website is currently down, but will be back in service in a jiffy. If you're looking for anything in particular, just let me know.

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

How the bloomin' heck did I miss that Robert McCammon released another short story collection!!? You'll know where to find me for the next week... PS - He wrote my fave collection of all time, Blue World.

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

The full list of stories that will be included in our first ever anthology over at A Midnight Kind of Place! So excited to unleash these on the world. #horror

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Over 700 short story lovers at our wee club, and it's all free. Join us! Loved this story. f.mtr.cool/p2w38h5qb9

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Continuing my descent into geekery. This May 1930 issue has some serious bangers in it!

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Working on editing our Rats anthology over at A Midnight Kind of Place. Honestly, I'm so wiped for it. Finally got the cover art in a good place (hopefully). Reveal soon!

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Why's social media getting harder and harder these days? I just wanna find people who love geeking out about short stories and horror. That so much to ask? Where you at?

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

If you like diving into classic short fiction, there's over 700 of us who get together to geek out over them. If that's your jam, join us. It's free and always will be! shortstoryclub.substack.com/p/46-th…

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Things have been so busy with wrapping up submission calls that I've not been able to post tales of late. This one is a belter and worth your time if you like spooky, eerie stories. www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-vo…

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

We've officially closed for submissions now across our Wasps, Rats, Spiders and Scots-only projects. If you submitted a story (before the deadline), you'll hear back from us shortly. Check us out if you want to get to know us: www.amidnightkindofplace.com

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Love this classic story. Interesting thing about White is he practically transcribed a lot of his tales directly from his own nightmares. www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-ho…

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

On this day in 1936, one of the very best to ever pen short stories passed away. We posted one of his stories which still creeps me out to this day. www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-as…

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

‘The Lottery’ by Shirley Jackson I still think about this story on the regular. We dissected it over at Short Story Club. If you're as big a geek as me, give us a follow. All welcome. And it's all free. f.mtr.cool/dvbyprphfx

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Has anybody here read any expert-level books on how to write short fiction? Not looking for the basics. Looking for some in-depth shit. #WritingCommunity

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Phantasmagoria @jamielnathan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Hey look, my first author interview. Thanks to Paul for the great experience with A Midnight Kind of Place. I hope our paths cross again in the future.

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Wish I noted where I grabbed this quote from, but it's been helpful for me when thinking of social media. You can't please everyone. Some people will come and go. It's the stayers who matter the most, the ones that chime with you on a deeper level.

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

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

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

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 youtu.be/uqafLSX_o1k

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

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!

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

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

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

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

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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 www.amidnightkindofplace.com/stories

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

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. youtu.be/DVsPlio0Z6k #Scarystories

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

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 youtu.be/1x6gsY5eQcg

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Phantasmagoria @jamielnathan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

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.

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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. youtu.be/-T-fIAjpRNE

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

The latest story is available at A Midnight Kind of Place. This one was so much fun to read. I hope you enjoy it... www.amidnightkindofplace.com/the-fu… #shortstories

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

A long quote from one of my fave novels, and one that I always come back to. #Writing

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

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. www.amidnightkindofplace.com/interv… #writers

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

New story is live. This one really goes places.... www.amidnightkindofplace.com/kitche… If you have a story, send it our way. #horror

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Loved narrating this one. It's a surprisingly warm tale about a haunted house. What's not to love about that? #horror youtu.be/-2SGuf2LIPk

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Paul O'Neill @pauloneillwriter.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

Loved this one by Richard Farren Barber, It's got a real old-school taste to it, and it just rips. www.amidnightkindofplace.com/amothe… For my writer friends, we're still open to submissions! #Shortstories

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