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Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest - RO

Ages 14+

2024-10-13 00:00:00 2024-10-13 23:59:00 America/Chicago Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest - RO Let's get creative and set the mood for the Halloween season! Write a two-sentence scary story that raises goosebumps and brings the shivers. Virtual/Online -

Sunday, October 13
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Add to Calendar 2024-10-13 00:00:00 2024-10-13 23:59:00 America/Chicago Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest - RO Let's get creative and set the mood for the Halloween season! Write a two-sentence scary story that raises goosebumps and brings the shivers. Virtual/Online -

Let's get creative and set the mood for the Halloween season! Write a two-sentence scary story that raises goosebumps and brings the shivers.

Welcome to the first-ever terrifying AAPLD Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest. Stories can be about any hair-raising, spine-chilling topic you desire, but they must be two sentences (300 characters or less) in length.

The contest starts on Tuesday, September 17, and is open to amateur writers 14 and older. Submissions are accepted until Sunday, October 20, 2024. Works must be previously unpublished in print or online. Stories that do not follow the 2-sentence rule will be disqualified. Content must be for general audiences. We will not accept entries with explicit or mature content. Limit of 2 entries per person. All submissions must be proofread for spelling and grammatical errors.


Age Categories

High School

Adult


Prizes

Each category will have one winner. All winners will receive a $25 Barnes & Noble gift card, a scary new novel, and a special scary medal made in the library’s Makerspace. Prizes will be claimed in person.

Judging

Our Adult and Youth Reference library staff will oversee the judging process. Winners will be announced on Friday, October 25, 2024, and published on the library website for the rest of the month and posted on our social media channels.

How to Enter

Complete the online registration form to submit your two-sentence story online, or bring it to the Adult Services Desk at the Harnish Main Library. Stories submitted in person should be printed (not handwritten) and your submission should include the following: entrant’s full name, age category, phone number, and email address. 

Questions

If you have any questions about the AAPLD Two-Sentence Scary Story Contest, please email:

Raluca Barbu at raluca.barbu@aapld.org for adults

Holly Eberle at holly.eberle@aapld.org for high school students

Please register with a valid email address to receive the link to join via Zoom. AAPLD embraces inclusivity in its programs and services. To request accommodations, please email [info@aapld.org] or call (847) 458-6060 x143 at least 7 days in advance. 

AGE GROUP: | Senior | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Virtual Program | Adult Program |

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Virtual/Online


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