Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest
Tuesday, October 1 – Sunday, October 27
Compose your own original horror story—in only two sentences! Entries must be submitted before Sunday, October 27.
October 1, 2024
Contest Starts in October
Submissions will be accepted October 1–October 27.
Contest
Why do we love horror so much? Maybe it’s the adrenaline rush, or the way it lets us feel that spike of fear when really we’re perfectly safe—perhaps curled up on the couch with a Stephen King novel. It’s the thrill of danger, without any actual danger! And anyone who has watched A Quiet Place can tell you: bigger (and louder) doesn’t always mean scarier.
The small things can be just as terrifying…
With that in mind, we’re celebrating October (the spookiest month of the year) with a horror story contest! You can enter as many stories as you like, as long as they are original and two sentences long.
For more inspiration, check out:
- Previous contests: 2022 | 2023
- These 2-Sentence Horror Stories Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
- 50 Two-Sentence Horror Stories That Will Send Shivers Down Your Spine
Rules
Compose an original horror story in only two sentences.
Submission deadline is Sunday, October 27.
The winner will be announced on Halloween.
- Participants must have a library card.
- Ages 14 through adult can participate.
- Entries must be submitted by the deadline (TBA).
- Submissions will be judged by a blind review panel.
- Participants may submit multiple entries but can only win one prize.
- Submissions must be two sentences in length, with a maximum of 300 characters.
- Subject matter must be appropriate for display in the Library and on Library social media. We will reach out to you if there are any concerns.
Prizes
Every participant will receive a custom bookmark with their best story illustrated with a photo or artwork. Multiple entries are allowed, but each participant will receive one bookmark.
The winner will be announced on October 31—Halloween!
Registration
Online registration is not currently available. Please contact the library with any questions.
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