#272: Fright Night
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Spooky season has arrived, and what better way to embrace this time of year than by diving into some spine-chilling writing? I’m constantly amazed by the variety of enthralling narratives we come across in this contest — from subtle, eerie stories with sinister undertones to tales that are outright macabre.
So, as one of the year's most popular holidays approaches, let’s get into the Halloween spirit and conjure up some creepy tales. Grab your coziest sweater and favorite hot drink, and let’s get writing!
This week's prompts
Write a story with the aim of scaring your reader.
Short Story – 112 stories
Write a story from the point of view of a ghost, vampire, or werewolf.
Short Story – 144 stories
Write a story in which the narrator or a character says "Did you hear that?"
Short Story – 84 stories
Stories
“~What's Your Sign~” by Jim Parker
Submitted to Contest #272
“Crimson and Steel ” by Alyssa Telgenhoff
Submitted to Contest #272
“Anything in His Name” by M. A. Haidar
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Skeletons of Stratton Street” by Kim Laughman
Submitted to Contest #272
“Nightmare” by Burton Sage
Submitted to Contest #272
“Michelle's death was greatly exaggerated.” by Tommy Goround
Submitted to Contest #272
“About tasty and healthy food.” by Atan Solp
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Old Ways” by Paul Littler
Submitted to Contest #272
“Terror on The Moors” by Duncan Sheppard
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Empty Parking Lot” by P Jones
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Hunger Within” by Bella Rose
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Cure for Insomnia” by Janet Brown
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Warnings” by Amanda Stogsdill
Submitted to Contest #272
“A Gnawing Ache” by Ian Gonzales
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Forgotten Path” by Baldeep Singh
Submitted to Contest #272
$250
Prize money
488
Contest entries
175
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Oct 18, 2024 EST
Won by Mortimer Ridgewood 🏆
Title: Drone
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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