gray poster with “scary story contest” in bold letters, a spider hanging from a web, and a cartoon hand rising from a grave next to a tombstone.

Do you love a good scary story? Submit your scariest short story for a chance to win a $25.00 Amazon gift card!

Kids Contest: Grades 3-6

Teen Contest: Grades 7-12

Read below for contest rules. All submissions may be sent to Molly Garlick, Head of Youth Services, via email: mgarlick@cwmars.org

Check out our list of books with scary stories for some inspiration!

CONTEST RULES

1) Stories must be no longer than 3 pages typed.

2) Stories should be submitted either via email attachment or, if in paper form, must be typed. No hand-written stories, please.

3) Stories must be your own work, not someone else’s! (BUT someone else may type the story as you dictate.)

4) Stories should have your grade, phone, or email, and a TITLE.

5) Stories must be submitted no later than Saturday, October 25th (If you are submitting by email, please send by 11:59 pm. If you are submitting in person, submit to any circulation desk by 2:45 pm.)