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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 CONTESTACTIVITY!

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 Activity has re-opened for TWENTY FOUR HOURS!
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY!

PROMPT: WRITE A PARODY OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL FOR HALLOWEEN
Take an existing Christmas Carol and rewrite it for Halloween or general Horror.

Need an example? Try… "Deck the Halls..."

THIS WILL LAST FOR 24-ish HOURS.

Rules:
1) The competition runs until 11:59pm (WDC time), OCTOBER 31, 2024. No late entries will be accepted.
2) The prompt must be followed.
3) To enter, start a new thread in the forum and include the story as a bitem or entry link.
4) The prompt must be included at the bottom of the actual item (in a dropnote is fine).
5) The entry can be old or new. Editing of an entry can occur up to the closing date of the contest.
6) 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 song.
8) No more than 1 entry per person.
9) Judge’s decisions are final.

Closes on OCTOBER 31, 2024 at 11:59pm WdC time.

PROMPT: A HORROR/ HALLOWEEN PARODY OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Banned items: Christmas! (As in, no mention of Christmas. These are HALLOWEEN CAROLS!)