October's Theme: History and Horror

This month at #BYP, we will be exploring queer history and horror. We'll accept short horror stories, as well as essays that include horror analysis and focus on queer history and dreams.

We are especially interested in receiving pieces that engage in the current horrific realities of this world and move the reader to think critically and creatively about what is possible. What does a world beyond this horror look like? What can these hor...rors teach us and how do they prepare us for that world?

I’ve noticed how quickly asks are met when they come from light skinned, straight and/ or thin folks. And, when darker skinned Black, fat, and gender queer folks make requests to get their basic needs met and/ or escape abusive situations, they are exposed to vitriol, aggression and shame. Sometimes their crowdsourcing sites are reported for “deception or fraud” and their abusive family members contacted under the guise that they are making up lies about not having support. 

...May the unspoken contracts we (light skinned folks) have that encourage us to turn our heads towards each other and to visibilize the struggles of folks who share our skin tone be obliterated. May the “unconscious biases” we hide behind burn. May we call on and pay those most impacted by the destruction of this world. -@amberbuttswrites