Enter the Contest

Submission Form

Any high school student (grades 9–12) can enter on their own — no teacher or classroom needed. Write an original horror, thriller, or dark fantasy flash fiction story of 500–1,500 words on this year's theme, Urban Legends. It's free to enter.

Read the guidelines and rules below before you start.
Write your story — 500–1,500 words, in the Classic Shunn manuscript format.
Under 18? You'll enter a parent or guardian's email so we can confirm their consent.
Submit your story using the form below.

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Stories must be 500–1,500 words, previously unpublished, entirely your own (no AI-generated text), and formatted using the Classic Shunn template. Upload a single .docx or .pdf. This year's theme is Urban Legends. Entries are limited and accepted first-come, so don't wait — early entries get the same careful read. Before entering, please read the official rules.

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