#13: Spooktacular
This Thursday is Halloween! And you know we couldn't let October 31st go by without giving you all a batch of spooktacular writing prompts.
But don't worry if your tolerance for the scare factor is low: whether you're a fan of spine-chilling fiction or prefer stories about friendly ghosts, there's something in these prompts for everyone!
If you want to do some Halloween reading after you submit your short story, here are some great resources to help you find the perfect, spooky read.
This week's prompts
You go to visit your neighbor. When you ring the doorbell, a stranger appears and tells you that your neighbor has been dead for ten years.
Thriller and Suspense – 49 stories
You go for a walk and accidentally bump into someone. They feel the bump, but the person can't seem to hear or see you.
Thriller and Suspense – 52 stories
Write a story about an eventful evening of trick-or-treating.
Kids – 37 stories
Stories
“Dreaming” by Samanta Evergreen
Submitted to Contest #13
“Witching Hour at the Haunted-House Hotel” by Haley Clark
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #13
“Cahoots” by James Ehle
Submitted to Contest #13
“Collectibles” by Lynda Diggen
Submitted to Contest #13
“Ghosted by the Neighbor” by Christy Kelly
Submitted to Contest #13
“George's Lucky Night” by Mark Newman
Submitted to Contest #13
“It's Been a Long Time” by Pam Thomason
Submitted to Contest #13
“Brittany” by Sarah Harris
Submitted to Contest #13
“A misfortune becomes fortune” by Nameera Sheikh
Submitted to Contest #13
“Why cant Murdered people hold their breath on TV?” by Dabney Farmer
Submitted to Contest #13
“Room Service” by Lyssa Medana
Submitted to Contest #13
“Trick or Treat” by Danelle Miller
Submitted to Contest #13
“When Our Neighbour Dorothy Comes to Visit” by Georgina S
Submitted to Contest #13
“The Halloween Mystery Silver Dollars” by M.D. Smith
Submitted to Contest #13
“A Safe and Quiet Street” by Gary Thomson
⭐️ Shortlisted for Contest #13
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Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Nov 01, 2019 EST
Won by Zilla Babbitt 🏆
Title: Queen Cymbeline
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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