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Two-Sentence Spooky Story Contest

Grades 7-12
2026-10-05 00:00:00 2026-10-05 23:59:00 America/Los_Angeles Two-Sentence Spooky Story Contest Students in grades 7-12, a chilling challenge awaits! Submit your very short story by October 16. Online & All NOLS Locations -

Monday, October 05
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Students in grades 7-12, a chilling challenge awaits! Submit your very short story by October 16.

Do you have a mysterious or eerie tale to tell? Write an original story in just two sentences and see how big of an impact you can make.

You can only enter once, and your writing must be your own work (not AI).

Read examples and enter online at NOLS.org/Contest or pick up an entry form at any NOLS branch or the Bookmobile.

Turn in your story by 5pm on Friday, October 16. Winners will be announced Monday, October 26.

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AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Reading & Writing |

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Enter online at NOLS.org/Contest, at your NOLS branch or the Bookmobile.