Scary Story Contest
The Scary Story Contest is a long-standing spooky tradition for the aspiring young writers in the TriCities. Our expert judges have read this year's submissions and have selected the tales that chilled them to the bone. Read the winners below--if you dare!
Congratulations to the winners and thank you to everyone who contributed a scary story.
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2025 Winners
Congratulations to this year's winners! Read their stories below.
11 to 14 Category
1st Place - Isabella Ou (12) - The Meow in the Room, opens a new window
2nd Place - Eva Wong (13) - The Radio, opens a new window
3rd Place - Anthea Chow (14) - The Mirror's Prison, opens a new window
Honourable Mention - Ellie Deutscher (11) - Untitled, opens a new window
15 to 18 Category
1st Place - Nina Dixon (17) - Not Sick, Better, opens a new window
2nd Place - James Zhang (16) - Surely a Prank, opens a new window
3rd Place - August Rogozinski (17) - Wolf in Sheep's Clothing, opens a new window
Honourable Mention - Grace Chae (16) - Photobomb, opens a new window
Prizes are gift cards to Coquitlam Centre Mall. First prize value is $50, second prize value is $30, and third prize value is $20 in each age category. Chances of winning depend on the number of entries and skill level of participants. Winners will be notified by phone or email by October 28 and can collect their prize at their local library. Winners forfeit unclaimed prizes after 3 months from notification. No purchase necessary. You are providing your information to Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library, and Terry Fox Library, and it will be used for contacting the winners. Winning stories will be published on the Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library, and Terry Fox Library social media and/or websites.