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Monsters in Masquerade — OwlCrate Press’ first anthology

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The First Anthology

Monsters in Masquerade is the first in OwlCrate Press’s “Darkset Chronicles” anthology series focusing on the Upper YA (18+) to New Adult and Adult age range.

Utilizing our amazing in-house team of creatives, graphic designers, and readers, we have partnered with our incredible friend and editor of this first book, Robin Alvarez, to bring you 16 new and exciting stories from your favorite subgenres of fantasy.⁠

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Alongside stories written by acclaimed bestselling authors, this anthology also features the work of incredible community members.

This is a significant moment for OwlCrate as we embark on a journey to highlight marginalized voices, discover emerging talents, and provide our readers with the best books we can curate.

⁠Monsters in Masquerade begins our epic adventure in creating our own stories WITH YOU! ⁠

Featuring Stories By

  • Robin Alvarez
  • Ann K. Reeves
  • Vanessa Molina
  • Megan LaCroix
  • Sarah Mughal Rana
  • Angela Montoya
  • Isabel Cañas
  • Hayden Stone
  • Fatima Taqvi
  • Sami Ellis
  • Jordan Fleming
  • Cat Rector
  • Amanda Helander 
  • Gabi Burton
  • A.Y. Chao
  • Carolyn Ivancic

Process to Publishing

Sep 2023 Discussions to create OwlCrate Press begin
Nov 2023 Dec 2023 Submissions open to community members
Jan 2024 Reach out to authors selected for publication
May 2024 Cover Reveal at YALLWEST
Feb 2024 Jun 2024 Designing & Editing
Fall 2024 Pre-Order Sale Starts
April 2025 Publication Date
White text with pink quotation marks reading It was not long ago when the Library fell, centered on a purple background with blood splattered. A skull wearing a mask, covering its eyes with pink flowers on each side centered at the top. In the center at the bottom is pink text reading CAROLYN IVANCIC, PORTRAIT OF THE ARCANE, MONSTERS IN MASQUERADE.
Black text with pink quotation marks reading Together we were a constellation and now I'm just a glimmer waiting to be swallowed by the dark in every direction. The text is centered on a beige background with blood splatters. A pink flower is centered at the top with blood splattered behind it. In the center at the bottom is lilac text reading MEGAN LACROIX, ABSINTHE HOUSE, MONSTERS IN MASQUERADE. 
White text with pink quotation marks reading The day I snapped my mother's neck, I forgot how to sew, centered on a purple background with blood splattered. A skull wearing a mask, covering its eyes with pink flowers on each side centered at the top. In the center at the bottom is pink text reading ANN K. REEVES, SHE BLOOMS AT NIGHT, MONSTERS IN MASQUERADE.

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