#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
“The Fancy Ladies of New Orleans” by Nicki Nance
Submitted to Contest #272
“Eating Prayers” by George Georgerfrost@gmail.com
Submitted to Contest #272
“What a Time to be Alive!” by Keleigh Hadley
Submitted to Contest #272
“Did You Hear That?” by Jen Hartmann
Submitted to Contest #272
“A Growing Hunger” by B.R Wilson
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Last Light” by Vera N
Submitted to Contest #272
“Just Beyond the Fence...” by Thomas Wetzel
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Figure” by Julia Thompson
Submitted to Contest #272
“A CRY IN THE NIGHT” by Sarah Elizabeth Coulbourn
Submitted to Contest #272
“Who By Fire?” by Abby Johnson
Submitted to Contest #272
“What She Heard” by Jennifer Luckett
Submitted to Contest #272
“Dead Andy” by Jeff Namian
Submitted to Contest #272
“A Vengeful Ghost” by Jess Driscoll-Ward
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Part-Ghost Family on Oaktree Way” by Arora Gleans
Submitted to Contest #272
“The Mirror Maze” by Jess Norton
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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