The End of 2024 50-Word Horror Story Contest!
Unleash your darkest nightmares in our bone-chilling contest! We’re seeking the most terrifying tales told in exactly 50 words. Make us tremble, make us shiver, make us afraid to turn out the lights.
Can you craft a complete horror story that will haunt our judges’ dreams? We want stories that linger in the mind long after reading – tales of psychological terror, supernatural dread, or unspeakable horrors.
The Rules:
- Must be a horror story
- Exactly 50 words
- Must be a complete story with beginning, middle, and end
- Submit by January 1, 2024
- Enter as many times as you dare
- Post your story in the comments below
- The most terrifying tale wins
The Prize Package:
- Featured author spotlight on our platform
- Publication in our winter horror issue
- Promotion of your writing-related work/website
- Opportunity to join our horror writers’ community
Polish your most spine-tingling micro-tale to perfection. We’re ready to be horrified, disturbed, and thoroughly unsettled by your compact masterpieces of terror. What nightmares lurk in your imagination? Share them below – if you dare!
Winners will be announced January 15.
Submit your 50-word horror stories in the comments. Multiple entries welcome! Post ’em in the comments.
Frank Mashina says
Hello Richard.
I think there’s something wrong with the Contest’s Deadline.