Scary Story Writing Contest Submission Deadline

Something Wicked This Way Writes

Open to Grades 2 through Adult. You are invited to write a mystery, suspenseful thriller, or humorous scary tale of a non-violent nature. Stories are 1,000 words or less and should be typed.

Open to participants Grade 2 through adult. 

Three winners from each grade and three winners from the adult category will be selected.

Contest Rules:

1. Only one entry per person is accepted.

2. Participants must be Pueblo County residents.

3. You are invited to write a mystery, suspenseful thriller, or humorous scary tale of a non-violent nature. Stories are 1,000 words or less and should be typed.

4. All entries must have the entry form attached to the top of your entry. Entry forms can be found on our Contest Webpage under the "Scary Story" tab.

5. Submit entries to any library location or mail to:

Rawlings Library 

Attn: Community Relations

100 E. Abriendo Ave., Pueblo, CO 81004

Awards Ceremony
Winners will be contacted via mail or email. Winners will be honored at an awards ceremony at the Rawlings Library on December 16, 2026. At the awards ceremony, each winner will receive a certificate of achievement, a gift certificate to Books Again used bookstore, and a custom PCCLD journal and pencil. Light refreshments will be provided. 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Amanda Dalie at amanda.dalie@pueblolibrary.org

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