Horror + Fear

 

 

I just wrote my first real horror story. I felt it was scary. At least for me.

 

Anyway, I liked writing it but obviously, it's a new genre for me and I would like to read more to improve myself.

 

I may not be an expert but here is what I think makes a good horror story, truly scary:

  • Depth of character. I personally think character is the most important part of any story. I really need to empathize with the characters, so please, work on this.
  • Less blood. More surprises. I don't typically find blood and gore and missing body parts scary.
  • Unexplainable things.
  • Spooky Vs Gross - I like spooky.
  • Descriptions of fear - brownie points since I want to improve on this the most!

 

 

Rules

  1. Adhere to site policy.
  2. Erotica is excepted if subtle. I do not want something explicit.
  3. Just reminding you - gore does not scare me.
  4. Word minimum: 500 words.
  5. Word max: 2000 words. I am lenient to 100 words over. Nothing else.
  6. Absolutely no cannibalis.
  7. No vampires or werewolves.
  8. No fanfiction.
  9. No chapters. I want stories that stand-alone.
  10. Please make sure I have NOT commented on your story before.

 

Happy chills!

 

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on July 28
  • Rewards: Gold: 100, Silver: 20, Bronze: 10, Honorable mention: 3 people
  • Final notes:
    Wow, what a contest. It took me three days, I believe, but I spent a lot of time considering each entry. All entries were brilliant, I must say. Polished and very fine works - the winners, personally, I found to be outstanding!

    What I looked for:

    - potential to become better works
    - psychological thrillers
    - polished writing with little or no mistakes
    - original ideas and concepts

    Anyway, thanks you to eveyrone who entered! You are all fantastic writers!

Contest Winners

  1. Bill's Horror
    Bill Kurtz escapes to the museum every Halloween to avoid the weirdos. Only this time the paintings seem to pull him in more than usual.
    by tonialoise 1200 words, 24 comments, on Oct 30 7:28 PM 2008. In Dark, Fantasy, Horror, Third person
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. Bloody Mary
    Some say she’s real; some ignore the tales and don’t believe. For those of you who dismiss her, shame on you for doing so. She is not to be
    by Lady Pixie 1900 words, 47 comments, on Mar 30 10:00 PM. In Contest, Dark, Death, Fiction, First person, Horror, Murder, Short story, Unedited
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. All was normal...
    by Lady Eventide 1300 words, 10 comments, on Jul 19 9:47 AM. In Horror
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. [remove]
  4. White Walls
    freewrite I did in between continuing my other novel, was intended to just get me in a writing mood but i might extend it later.
    by christhehero 500 words, 12 comments, on Jul 19 2:24 AM. In Depression, Fiction, Other
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. Error: Unable to find finalist item 288404, it seems to have been deleted :( [remove]
  6. Oubliette
    “My God.” The professor placed three of his thin fingers on the glass. “How long has she been like this?”1
    by MirrorIrorriM 500 words, 6 comments, on Apr 29 7:02 PM
    Honorable mention
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  7. Hallucination
    These pills just always seem to get the best of me every single night. Have you ever had to sleep in hell?
    by Canada07 1000 words, 12 comments, on Jun 23 6:52 PM. In Horror, Suspense
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  8. The Sand
    It’s been told that if someone takes earth from a land with him, - doesn’t matter if it’s sand, clay, or another sort of earth -, he takes
    by Luci Ferraris 1300 words, 32 comments, on Jan 28 5:29 PM. In Mystery, Strange, Third person, Weird
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

Entries [18]

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  • A Moonless Castle
    As a child, my mind always spun large, fantastic tales. Of mystical castles, maids and butlers who danced about as they waited on me hand a
    by lexxi 900 words, 1 comment, on Jul 9 11:40 AM. In Dark, Dreams, Fantasy, First person, Hmm, Horror, Other
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • (UN)reality
    I didnt feel 'normal' from the moment I woke this morning, I instantly felt an undeniable sense of unease and axiety in the air. I knew som
    by desercration 1600 words, 5 comments, on Jun 30 6:17 PM. In Dark, Insanity, Medical illness, Psychotic, Psycological, Surreal
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • stephan king, step aside! ::new mommy::
    i've never written a horror story before, hope you like it!
    by purplexrain 700 words, 5 comments, on Jul 13 12:01 PM. In Gore, Horror, Mental
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Insanity.
    My name is Dylan Duiz. I would like to say that I have lived my 16 years of life as a normal boy, but sadly, I have not.
    by Elect The Dead 1000 words, 8 comments, on Jul 2 3:36 AM. In Dark, Horror
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Lilly Bridge
    I don’t know why, but something is drawing me away from my warm house and into the cold. I feel like something is drawing me somewhere. Right now I’m in my car, driving north and I don’t know where I’m headed.1
    by emptycassettecase 500 words, 1 comment, on Jul 13 2:06 PM
    • Commented on by judge.
  • The Chrismas Murder
    It was once that once every hundred years, the ghost of John White will appear at a house in his old hometown and kill a person to bring th
    by Len Shadow 1100 words, 5 comments, on Dec 3 2:06 AM 2008. In Ghost, Horror
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite
  • Crying In The Night
    One of the tales told about the farm house I grew up in
    by Wickedruby1 1200 words, 1 comment, on Jun 11 11:17 PM. In Horror
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite

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  • Marta gold member
    July 12
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    I have a pre-write that might fit here.

  • papisika
    July 12
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    noooo


  • Andy Stephenson gold member
    July 12
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    Hi Asfand!

    Are people eating monsters okay? I don't consider those cannibals.

    Andy


  • desercration
    July 12
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    I dunno what you'll think of mine.. i thought id chuck it in there though. Its about some guy going insane.


  • Canada07
    July 12
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    I'm pretty sure you haven't commented on mine before, but your name sounds so familiar I can't put my finger on it. Oh well.


  • Lady Eventide Greeters member
    July 15
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    I've been meaning to write a horror. I scared myself thinking about writing one last night. I'll see what I can do.


  • Len Shadow
    July 24
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    The one I wrote, "The Christmas Murder" is a really old one. Sorry if it sucks. x_x

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