Calling all writers of dark tales! Enter our TeenTober Scary Story Contest—if you dare!
This year, we want your short tales of horror, anywhere from 10-1,000 words long. But beware—only the top 5 stories will survive the night, earning gift cards and publication on the library website!
The Rules:
- Submit one original short story 10-1,000 words long.
- No foul language, sexual content, or AI-generated stories. Why no AI? We want to read your original ideas written in your voice.
- Open to teens in grades 6 - 12 in Los Angeles county only. Winners must be able to pick up their prize in person at one of our three branches.
- Submissions accepted from September 15-October 15
Will your story make it through? Winners will be announced the week of Halloween!