Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

Posted in Horror on Oct 25, 2022

Submissions are closed

Sorry, we are not accepting submissions for this prompt as it is not part of an active contest. Make sure you don't miss our next contest by creating your free Reedsy Prompts account.

Or create a new Reedsy account:

Why not check out our active contest?

✍️ 196 stories

“Why I Never Go To Parties” by Rose Quartz

Submitted to Contest #93

“Good job on your test Rose! You got a perfect 100!” Mrs. Lucy said. I looked around the room and noticed everyone was clapping for me. I studied all night for that test, I guess hard work does pay off. “It’s time for lunch, you’re all dismissed.” We all ran out to feed our growling bellies. Suddenly, Axel walked up to the microphone in front of the cafeteria and took it from the dean who was making announcements about upcoming events. Everyone grew quiet as we waited for Axel to speak. “Good Morning fellow pupils. Wh...

4 comments 4

Read story

“The Murderer's Party ” by Serena Johnston

Submitted to Contest #93

Warning: Some content may be disturbing to readers. Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 Dear Diary, Something terrible happened today. It all started when I went to my mom's work party with her. But hold on. I should probably start from the beginning. When I woke up this morning, I was happy. I had slept well, and was excited to go to Mom's party after school. I bounded over to my closet to find the perfect outfit for the special occasion. After about half an hour, I finally decided on a cute white dress and a black braided headband. Fo...

10 comments 10

Read story

“Seven-Year-Old's Party” by Susan Wells

Submitted to Contest #93

Seven-Year-Old Birthday Party I had many bad parenting moments, but the absolute worst was the birthday party we had for our son when he was in second grade. I was an aide working in the library at the same grade school our children attended. I thought I knew all his classmates well enough to invite twelve little boys over to our house. My writing was more legible than our almost seven year old son’s penmanship but it took me several evenings to hand-write all the cute invitations. We decided to save money on stamps, so I asked our birthda...

12 comments 12

Read story

“THE DUST SETTLES” by Kuzivashe Kudzerema

Submitted to Contest #93

The dust had not even completely settled when the junior intermediates dragged the chief midwife from the dance arena. Her blood-curdling scream pierced the African night – the drummers halted their rhythmic poundings, the elderly women poring over calabashes of fermented maize drink, hwahwa, ignored the gourds that impatient young men of drinking age waved irritably in their ancient brown faces. Dancers, swishing and gyrating in decorated hides, mhapa neshashiko,–for it was a special occasion- had paused. The festivities had only just begun...

7 comments 7

Read story

“Balkan Prejudices ” by Vasil Shumka

Submitted to Contest #93

SHUMKA_BALKAN PREJUDICES A real story December 2020 PROLOGUE Every day of our life we encounter problems of one kind or another, but not all of them could be forgotten. What does it mean? Last year some days before Christmas, according to the Gregorian calendar happened an unusual event that caused me anxiety and nervousness… For several months could not find peace, no sleep, trying to free me from its chains… Finally could breathe freely, only when revealed in a short story. Today, in general, is decreasing the interest to read boo...

0 comments 0

Read story

“Arty Party” by Martin Leigh

Submitted to Contest #93

Phillip has to rely on his own creative talents when graffiti artists gatecrash his daughter’s birthday party.The doorbell rang. Twice. Phillip marched along the corridor and opened the heavy front door for his guests. “Miranda. Lovely to see you. Come through to the garden and meet the other children. You can leave the gift on the table.” The girl in the pretty party dress ran through the house, leaving her parents behind. Her fat...

1 comment 1

Read story

“The Hottest Party in Town” by Trina Ann Pion 🍀🌹🍀

Submitted to Contest #93

“We need more light in here,” Red said. Her hands flapped around the inside of Verdun’s oldest hall. “Couldn’t you have found a place with windows? It looks so drab—and the front doors keep sticking.” “This was the club’s cheapest venue for a party,” Jo-Jo said as she arranged the centerpieces on tables filling up half the hall. “Jeff should be back soon—with reinforcements and lights. Karl bought extra booze, in case we run out. The food’s ready. The deejay’s playing some tunes. The early arrivers are due soon, though, so less complaining a...

2 comments 2

Read story

“Death by Pink” by Mallory Senn-Flinn

Submitted to Contest #93

June, 1965 Jenny wanted pink-flavored cupcakes - pink being her favorite color - for her sixth birthday. I thought about explaining to her that pink wasn’t a flavor, but I was too exhausted for that conversation, filled with the never ending, “But why, mommy?” question. I figured vanilla cupcakes with strawberry buttercream would taste like pink to a six-year-old, so that’s what I made. That year, Roger decided he wanted to pull out all of the stops for his little princess. As he explained it, “you only turn six once”, so expenses be dam...

1 comment 1

Read story

“What could possibly go wrong?” by Dhwani Jain

Submitted to Contest #93

It was a warm, sunny November day, or, in Nancy's words, "The perfect day for a party." She was a budding party planner, wanting to plan a party every second of everyday of the week. Her mother, on the other hand, knew that this was just a 'fling' and would be over sooner than Nancy's desire for becoming a horticulturalist. "Mom, I am going to the supermarket. I need to buy some supplies and get this party started!" Nancy ran off even before her mother could say anything. She went towards the main street, which was probably the onl...

23 comments 23

Read story

“No Turning Back ” by Marianna Mills

Submitted to Contest #93

The fire marshall walked through the debris, kicking his boots through ash, thick on the bottom of the dwelling that once was. He shook his head sadly. Someone's home, the memories that remained like soft flour on a squelched floor. The truck had arrived, 4:00 am, after the 911 call was sent, flames pouring into the blackness of the night, while the nearby community slept unaware. 14 kids got safely outside, a missing cat, probably escaped into one of the maple trees, the girl had gone looking and calling with no luck. Parents had been away,...

9 comments 9

Read story

“The Worst Party Ever!!!” by Georgia Dae Anderson

Submitted to Contest #93

It was my 13th birthday. My mom had decided to make it the biggest party I have ever seen. I really didn’t care. We had a lot of money and mom had a shopping problem. Mom said to start thinking about what I want for my birthday. All I wanted was my dad back. My dad had died when I was 5 and my mom remarried to my step-father, Mathew. Mathew hated me because I didn't want him, I wanted my dad. I know he married my mom for her money but I didn't care. He makes her happy. Happier than dad ever did. Mom and him went out to get the decorations an...

4 comments 4

Read story

“Dots” by Navneeth N

Submitted to Contest #93

I could feel the beat in my body. It had a hard bass, and people were having the time of their lives. They were dancing, drinking, and having so much fun. There were screams of joy… The screams shook me awake. People were running across the room, pushing their way out of the house. It was pandemonium. I shook myself awake. The room was blurry, and my vision was distorted. It was loud. I soon hear the sound of police sirens, coming closer… I wake up, finding myself tucked away under a table. I look around. I’m in a house-wait-this is ...

5 comments 5

Read story

“Not the party I expected” by Kathy Landes

Submitted to Contest #93

It started like any high school weekend party. There was a keg or two, the jocks, a couple of nerds and of course some of us long haired hippies. The parents of the girl who was giving the party were away for the night and we all knew we couldn’t get too crazy. About half way through the festivities a fight broke out about some boy girl drama but it got calmed down pretty fast. It was not the type of neighbor hood that we wanted the cops to show up at. People started leaving shortly thereafter. A couple of people stayed to help c...

4 comments 4

Read story

“The Office” by John Del Rio

Submitted to Contest #93

The Office Nellie watched; from between the slats of the bin where she was hiding, as her aunt left with the killer. She waited a full minute before she left the bin. This was mainly due to the concern she had about the man seeing her emerge from her hiding place. She had been going about her business; helping her aunt close up the shoppe; then the knock on the door, followed by her aunt using her childhood signal for danger, had chilled her to the bone. Nellie knew her aunt to be one of the most stable and reasonable people in h...

1 comment 1

Read story

“The Overlord” by Abishai Wafula

Submitted to Contest #93

Camille…Blonde, petite, limber with curly braids hanging down her temples, trimmed bangs dangling over her forehead and an arresting freckle perched harmlessly against her supple neck. She had ocean blue eyes with a magnetic pull emanating behind them. Located somewhere between the heights of social rank and the peak of teenage life; she was riding her youth hard and rocking her world with paranormal vigour.Girlie had a smile of sorts, tantalizing, effortless and vibrant like the beam of a billion suns. She was an angel and demon, a bea...

2 comments 2

Read story

Load more stories

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

Horror – 189 stories

Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Middle School – 106 stories

Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

Fluff – 148 stories

Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

Adults – 156 stories

Contest #93

Enter our weekly contest!

This week's theme: Bringing the Party to You

$50

Prize money

797

Contest entries

0

Stories

Ended on 23:59 - May 14, 2021 EST

Won by Claire Lindsey 🏆

Title: What’s Left

View details

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

We'll send you 5 prompts each week. Respond with your short story and you could win $250!

Menu

CONNECT

BLOG

APPS

TOOLS

ABOUT

Set your story at a party that has gone horribly wrong.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 196 stories

“Why I Never Go To Parties” by Rose Quartz

“The Murderer's Party ” by Serena Johnston

“Seven-Year-Old's Party” by Susan Wells

“THE DUST SETTLES” by Kuzivashe Kudzerema

“Balkan Prejudices ” by Vasil Shumka

“Arty Party” by Martin Leigh

“The Hottest Party in Town” by Trina Ann Pion 🍀🌹🍀

“Death by Pink” by Mallory Senn-Flinn

“What could possibly go wrong?” by Dhwani Jain

“No Turning Back ” by Marianna Mills

“The Worst Party Ever!!!” by Georgia Dae Anderson

“Dots” by Navneeth N

“Not the party I expected” by Kathy Landes

“The Office” by John Del Rio

“The Overlord” by Abishai Wafula

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story about a character who gets lost at a carnival or festival.

Write about a reluctant party-goer who ends up being the star of the show.

Write your story about two characters tidying up after a party.

Write a story about a character who’s nervous to attend a party - their first in a long time.

Contest #93

Enter our weekly contest!

$50

Prize money

797

Contest entries

0

Stories

Win $250 in our short story competition 🏆

Explore more writing prompt ideas: