Scary Story Contest
We're accepting your terrifying typing once again! The Scary Story Contest is a long-standing spooky tradition for the aspiring young writers in the TriCities. Starting September 1st, youths ages 11-18 are encouraged to pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard) to craft bone-chilling tales with the hopes of taking home the top prize.
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Shake off your spookiest of scrolls, and pull out that ancient typewriter...
Haunt us with horrifying tales drawn from the disturbing depths of your imaginations!
The annual Scary Story Contest returns, welcoming writers from the Tri-Cities in two age categories: 11 to 14 and 15 to 18.
2024 Winners
Congratulations to last year's winners – you can read their stories below!
11 to 14 Category
1st Place - Oonah Barnes (14) - George
2nd Place - Devansh Kumar (13) - The Ichor of Black Hollow
3rd Place - Lillian Lu (14) - Witch
15 to 18 Category
1st Place - Malaya Barroso (16) - Portrait in Flesh
2nd Place - Lexi Johnson (16) - "Good morning, Tony!"
3rd Place - Jalian Jiang (15) - Mother
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.