Calling all teen writers of dark tales! Enter our TeenTober Scary Story Contest—if you dare!
This year, we want your 10-word tales of survival horror: characters racing to outrun a pack of zombies, hiding from a monster in a forest, or stranded on a deserted island that isn’t quite as deserted as they thought.
But beware—only the top 10 stories will survive the night, earning gift cards and publication in a limited-run zine!
The Rules:
- Submit one original 10-word story in the form below.
- No foul language, sexual content, or AI-generated stories.
- Open to grades 6 - 12.
Stories accepted from September 1 to October 6. The online submission form will open here on September 1.