Two-Sentence Horror Story Contest
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.
To enter:
Fill out this form with your scary 2-sentence story to enter.
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
