
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS
It was an incredible feat to pick only three top winners. The entries were phenomenal! Congratulations to all of our winners and an immense thank you to all who entered and shared your crazy good and terribly terrifying talents with us!
Join us to celebrate the winners at our TALES OF TERROR Events.
Readings will begin Friday, October 28th at 6:30PM and
Saturday, October 29th at 11:00AM for our younger readers.
TALES OF TERROR WINNERS (18+)



TALES OF TERROR WINNERS (13-17)



TALES OF TERROR WINNERS (8-12)



TALES OF TERROR: MICROFICTION WRITING CONTEST
A Terrorizing Test of Skill
It’s tough to hook a reader, develop character, include a story arc, stay within the theme, and leave a reader salivating – all in 300 words or less! Only the bravest will dare…
RULES
– Word Count: 300 Max
– Genre: Horror
– Theme: Books/Bookshop
– Categories:
- Draculas (Aged 18+)
- Frankensteins (Ages 13-17)
- Werewolves (Ages 8-12)
– Submission Deadline: MIDNIGHT, October 16th
Please Note: Categories are for submission designation purposes only and are not a required theme or subject for the submission.
HIGHLIGHTS
GUEST JUDGE
Lubbock Horror Author, Jason Fryer
(ENNIE Award Finalist, 2022)
Be our GUEST OF HONOR at the Wild Lark Books Tales of Terror Events:
Friday, Oct 28th – Tales of Terror Night
Saturday, Oct 29th – Scary Story Time (Family Friendly)
TOP PRIZES FOR EACH CATEGORY
First Prize:
$50 Gift Certificate to Wild Lark Books,
Wild Lark Books Tote Bag with Goodies Inside,
Live Reading at Tales of Terror Event
Second Prize:
$25 Gift Certificate to Wild Lark Books,
Live Reading at Tales of Terror Event
Third Prize:
$10 Gift Certificate to Wild Lark Books,
Live Reading at Tales of Terror Event
* Top Three Winners will also have their pieces featured at Wild Lark Books and on the website. Winners may choose to read their piece or have someone read it on their behalf. *
LET'S SPREAD THE ART OF STORYTELLING
There is no fee to enter, but if you feel inclined to give to our WILD LARK BOOKS FUND to help support the endeavors of authors from historically unserved communities and minority voices – we would be thrilled!*
* Giving does not affect the outcome of the writing contest.
ENTRY CLOSED
Thank you! Winners will be announced by October 27th
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