The winner of Start Publishing’s Halloween story contest is Daniel Soler’s “Train Fare.”

Entrants submitted 250-word Halloween horror tales. The winner was one of five randomly selected finalists judged by Michael J. Martinez.

Soler’s story is posted on the publisher’s blog here.

In addition to having his story published on Start’s blog and in the company’s newsletter, Soler will get to select a free eBook from the Start Publishing/Night Shade Books catalog.