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Enter themed storytelling contests to put your creativity to the test. Submit for a chance to win cash, prizes, experiences, donations, and more.
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Out of the Dream
Write a horror story inspired by a nightmare, ending with the character waking up in an unexpected place.
$200 Grand Prize16 hours leftDon’t Turn Around
Write a poem about the feeling that something is behind you.
$200 Grand Prize12 days leftNot Quite There
Share a story that never fully came together, along with what’s holding it back.
$200 Grand Prize21 days leftYou Had to Be There
Write a story about a moment that doesn’t sound impressive, but was unforgettable to the people involved.
$200 Grand Prize28 days leftThe Posthumous Author
Imagine you became famous after your death. Write the author profile critics construct around your life, work, and legacy.
$500 Grand Prize35 days leftSay It Again
Write a satirical poem that repeats one line at least three times. Each time it appears, its meaning should shift or deepen.
$200 Grand Prize42 days left
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