25 Word Halloween Horror Story Contest 2018
Welcome to our 25 Word Halloween Horror Contest 2018. You know how much we love Halloween and horror, so this is one of our big contests. This contest is for bragging rights only. We will announce the top 3 winners on Halloween night 2018. Honestly, it just wouldn’t be Halloween without a 25 word story contest.
The rules are very simple:
- 25 Words or less
- Post in the comments
- Deadline is October 28, 2018
- Enter as many times as you like.
- Must be scary, clever, awesome….best story wins
- Must be unpublished original stories
We look forward to these every year. Please have fun. Be nice, and I hope your story wins.
Please leave your stories below, DO NOT EMAIL THEM. Good luck, leave your stories below.
Richard Everywriter (pen name) is the founder of EveryWriter and a 25-year veteran of the publishing industry. With degrees in Writing, Journalism, Technology, and Education, Richard has dedicated two decades to teaching writing and literature while championing emerging voices through EveryWriter's platform. His work focuses on making literary analysis accessible to readers at all levels while preserving the rich heritage of American literature. Connect with Richard on Twitter Bluesky Facebook or explore opportunities to share your own work on ourSubmissions page. For monthly insights on writing and publishing, subscribe to our Newsletter.
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Category: Expired
Sewer serpents slithered into toilet drains and waited. When an unsuspecting person sat on the toilet seat, the serpents struck, sinking fangs into flesh.
As I awoke from my sedated daze, their twisted faces lingered above me whilst white hot pain was thrown through my body.
All Hallows Eve, honor the dead. Those who’ve passed, trail alongside the living.
No evil spirits dwell here. Our ancestors just come to say “Hello.”
Bloody footprints in snow. Two fingers missing from my left hand. My baby girl dead in my arms. Where had it all gone wrong?
Hello! Apparently, I won this, but I haven’t been told with which story…
Hello, I am taking a short break from EWR until 11/11/18 (traveling). The winners of all contests were posted on our Twitter, in the movie chat, and sent through our newsletter! Please follow us on Twitter and sign up for the newsletter. The Christmas rush will kick off this weekend. More information is coming.
Hi, EW. I won the 25-word contest but I don’t know with which story! Please let me know so I can pop it on my writer’s stuff. Thanks!
Hi. Still don’t know which one of my stories won!
“Come play,” they said from the drain. “I see you.” I get close to the drain. Two long fingers poke through the drain. “Come closer.
(I know it’s past Halloween.)