Creative Writing: Spooky story contest now open!
With the Halloween season upon us comes the opportunity to share your creativity: spooky story edition. You will choose between one of the prompts provided, or create your own. Submit your stories at this link.
Story requirements:
- No more than 1,000 words
- School appropriate, or they won’t be considered to win.
*The Lancer Spirit reserves the right to edit stories for grammar, spelling and content.
Stories are due by October 25.
PRIZES:
The first place writer will win $25 to Dunkin, second $15, and third $5, and all three will be published!
Have fun and Happy Halloween!
Prompts:
There’s someone living in my mirror . . .
I knew it was a bad idea to go in the haunted house . . .
The black cat was watching me . . .
Or make your own!

This is Michaela Horan's first year on staff at the Lancer Spirit. She's the author of the Rolling Hills series, the first of which was published in 2021. She enjoys writing music and doing theater and loves being on staff.

This is Natalie’s first year on The Lancer Spirit staff. When she isn’t making artwork for the Lancer Spirit, she’s probably painting or drawing at home. Natalie is so excited for this opportunity, and looking forward to becoming a part of staff.