This contest is all about telling a scary story in as few words as possible! Entries must be a single sentence. Remember, the fewer words you can use to convey your story, the better!
You are eligible to submit your best one-second horror stories throughout August for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card and be featured in our October edition of Teen Ink magazine!
Deadline: September 1, 2023
Rules:
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You must be a teen (aged 13-19) with a Teen Ink account to enter
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No inappropriate content
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Submissions must relate to the topic (horror, scary) and be one sentence.
Guidelines and Details:
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Submissions should be one sentence. No more, no less.
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There is no limit to the number of stories you can submit
How to Submit:
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Submit entries through our website. All entries submitted to Teen Ink are automatically considered for the contest. See our submission guidelines for more information.
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Submit your work to the Fiction > Thriller/Mystery category on Teen Ink. Include "one sentence horror" in your submission's tags. You can do this by using the "additional tags" field in your submission form.
Prizes:
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Winner and honorable mentions will have their essays published in Teen Ink magazine
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The overall winner will receive a $25 Amazon gift card
