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Horror Writing Contest

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Rated: 13+ · Message Forum · Contest · #2273172

A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.

NEW PROMPT, NEW CONTEST!

Have you wanted to write a horror short story?
Do you have an idea for a horror story?
Have you lost a bet and have to write a horror story?
Well, here’s your chance to give it a go!

The Contest has re-opened for September!
SEPTEMBER Contest!

PROMPT: in celebration of the WdC 24th birthday, there are 2 prompts: BIRTHDAY &/or WdC
WORD COUNT: maximum of 240 words

SEPTEMBER’s contest lasts until September 8th.

I will be the judge. Works will be judged on the following:
1) The concept.
2) The tone. That is, the sense of horror, terror or unease.
3) Technical aspects. Spelling, grammar, syntax, etc. must all be as strong as possible.
4) How well it tells a story. Be careful of this.
5) How well the prompt is integrated into the story.

Reminder, the prompts are BIRTHDAY &/or WdC!

Rules:
1) The competition runs until 11:59pm (WDC time), SEPTEMBER 8, 2024. No late entries will be accepted.
2) The prompt and word count must be followed.
3) To enter, start a new thread in the forum and include the story as a bitem link.
4) The word count and the prompt must be included at the bottom of the actual item (in a dropnote is fine).
5) The entry must be new, created on or after SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. Editing of an entry can occur up to the closing date of the contest.
6) Must be a stand-alone story, not part of a series or a section from a longer work. Also, no fan-fiction.
7) AI must not be used in the creation of the story. Yes, you may use grammar and spell checkers (remembering they are often wrong), but no use of AI to create the prose.
8) No more than 1 entry per person.
9) Judge’s decisions are final.

Opens on SEPTEMBER 1, 2024. Closes on SEPTEMBER 8, 2024.

Prizes:
So… what do you win? For this contest:
* Prizes will be decided based on number of entries, how many GPs I have available, and how generous I am feeling come September 9…

PROMPT: BIRTHDAY &/or WdC.

Banned items: NONE!
240 words max!