Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest
Congratulations to the winners of our 2-Sentence Horror Story Contest:
1st Place, Ben T.- The flicker of light and rays of warmth helped cut through the cold autumn air. Gradually the pops and crackle of the fire merged with screams as the flames reached the base of the stake and began to climb up the “witch’s” legs.
2nd Place, Haylee A.- Even with a pit in his stomach and hunger pains consuming his mind, the man paused to thank his friend for the generous meal. He would save the hands that helped him for last.
3rd Place, Chris C.- As they stood in front of all their friends and family, Reggie turned to his new bride, Gina, and said, “I swear that I’ll never leave you, no matter what happens.” Six months later, when Gina passed away suddenly, Reggie wept over her coffin in her family’s mausoleum, until he heard Gina’s father’s voice behind him, saying, “Now you must keep your promise,” right before the door of the crypt slammed shut.
Participate in our third annual 2-Sentence Horror Story Contest!
It was a dark and stormy night when the library decided to host our third annual 2-Sentence Horror Story Contest! What is a 2-Sentence Horror Story? It is just like it sounds, it is a scary story told in only two sentences. Here are some examples:
The grinning face stared at me from the darkness beyond my bedroom window. I live on the 14th floor.
They delivered the mannequins in bubble wrap. From the main room I begin to hear popping.
Choosing the Winners:
We'll let you decide which are the best horror stories. Check back on this page
beginning October 21 to begin voting on your favorites. Prizes will be awarded
Contest Rules:
- One entry per person.
- Must be 14 years or older to participate.
- Entries must be received by the deadline of October 20.
- Stories must be made up of only 2 sentences. Those that do not follow the 2-sentence rule will be disqualified.
- Submissions that violate privacy, promote illegal activity, or incite violence will be disqualified. Subject matter must be appropriate for display in the Library and on Library social media.
- All entries MUST be original work. Any work that has been plagiarized will be disqualified.
- Entries must be less than 200 words.
- Must be a resident of Milwaukee County
Prizes for Adults:
First Place- Literary Themed Gift Basket that Includes the new novel by Paul Tremblay, Horror Movie
Second Place- $15 Boswell Books Gift Card
Third Place- $10 Boswell Books Gift Card
Prizes for Teens:
First Place- $25 Starbucks Gift Card
Second Place- $15 Starbucks Gift Card
Third Place- $10 Starbucks Gift Card
