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Really I don't think it matters too much, there are a lot of stories here that blur the lines between multiple genres. I will say though that the Horror category is one of the weaker ones here and could use some new additions. For other random advice, I'd recommend turning off the Rich Text Editor in your profile. (You'll need to log out and then in again for the change to take effect.) It's what's causing the large spaces between paragraphs in your story, and there are some glitches with it that can trip you up if you intend to use scripting or include images. If you're on a PC, you may also want to get the site extension for Firefox or Chrome. Links to the newest versions are in Brad's profile. It lets you enable dark mode and some other features from your profile as well as generally giving the site a facelift. And just whatever you do write, please make sure it's proofread, complete, and polished before publishing it. The two biggest noob mistakes are either getting in over their heads trying to write some epic and then burning out and giving up, or in trying to just push a rushed, sloppy story out the door without giving it the attention it needs. Readers have high standards here and critical, sometimes brutal feedback is encouraged, and of course it helps anywhere to make a good first impression. I'd encourage you to spend some time reading some of the featured stories on the main storygames page in fact, just to see what the editor is capable of and the quality people are looking for. Oh right, and welcome! (I was a little unsure what to make of that profile pic but your story seems okay... >.>)