Spooky Short Story Writing Contest

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Program Description

Event Details

Writers of all ages are invited to submit an original spooky story to the library's inaugural writing contest.

Stories must be submitted between October 1 and 25.

Winners will be announced October 31. One winner from each age group as indicated on the submission web page will be selected.

Submissions must:

  • Be a minimum of two sentences and a maximum of 10 pages.
  • Not have excessive foul language or excessive gore.
  • Be “rated” PG-13.
  • Not be AI generated.
  • Be set anywhere or anytime in Connecticut.

Enter your submitted stories here.

Disclaimer(s)

Friends-Sponsored

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ferguson Library.