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Horror Writing Contest

by Santeven Quokklaus

Rated: 13+ · Message Forum · Contest · #2273172

A contest involving writing a horror story. Simple, really.

NEW PROMPT, NEW CONTEST!

Have you wanted to write a horror short story?
Do you have an idea for a horror story?
Have you lost a bet and have to write a horror story?
Well, here’s your chance to give it a go!

The Contest has re-opened for DECEMBER!
DECEMBER Contest!

PROMPT: CHRISTMAS HORROR
Your story must include an antagonist version of one (two at the most) of the following:
* Santa Claus
* Frosty the Snowman
* Jack Frost
* Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
* Elf on the Shelf.
WORD COUNT: 500-2500 words

DECEMBER's contest lasts for the whole month.

I will be the judge. Works will be judged on the following:
1) The concept.
2) The tone. That is, the sense of horror, terror or unease. This is a HORROR writing contest!
3) Technical aspects. Spelling, grammar, syntax, etc. must all be as strong as possible.
4) How well it tells a story. Be careful of this.
5) How well the prompt is integrated into the story.

Reminder, the prompt is CHRISTMAS HORROR!

Rules:
1) The competition runs until 11:59pm (WDC time), DECEMBER 31, 2024. No late entries will be accepted.
2) The prompt and word count must be followed.
3) To enter, start a new thread in the forum and include the story as a bitem link.
4) The word count and the prompt must be included at the bottom of the actual item (in a dropnote is fine).
5) The entry must be new, created on or after DECEMBER 1, 2024. Editing of an entry can occur up to the closing date of the contest.
6) Must be a stand-alone story, not part of a series or a section from a longer work. Also, no fan-fiction.
7) AI must not be used in the creation of the story. Yes, you may use grammar and spell checkers (remembering they are often wrong), but no use of AI to create the prose.
8) No more than 1 entry per person.
9) Judge’s decisions are final.

Opens on DECEMBER 1, 2024. Closes on DECEMBER 31, 2024.

Prizes:
So… what do you win? For this contest:
* First place will receive a Horror-Scary genre MB and a 25k gp black awardicon.
* Second place (awarded only if there are 6 or more entries) will receive a Horror-Scary genre MB.
* Third place (awarded only if there are 11 or more entries) will receive a Horror-Scary genre MB.

PROMPT: : CHRISTMAS HORROR
Your story must include an antagonist version of one (two at the most) of the following:
* Santa Claus
* Frosty the Snowman
* Jack Frost
* Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
* Elf on the Shelf.

Banned items: the antagonist/s having a redemption arc, penguins!