A Nightmare on Elm's Street

Ever had a nightmare? I want to know what happened! Ever been jumpy after watching a scary movie? I want to know what thoughts were running through your mind! Ever wanted to craft a scary story? I want to hear it! Put your bravery to the test and take a trip with me through the world of horror.

The only rule is it MUST be less than 3,000 words. Be creative and set the dark side of you loose for a while!

Contest is Over

  • Contest was judged on February 24
  • Rewards: Gold: 60, Silver: 25, Bronze: 15
  • Final notes:
    Thank u everyone 4 ur entries. I was absolutely entertained by all the horrible, gruesome things u all came up with. U r all gr8 writers. Thanx again.

Contest Winners

  1. An original short scary campfire story JUST FOR YOU!
    by beerstorecowboy 300 words, 29 comments, on Dec 31 3:05 PM 2008. In Cute twist endings, Kiddies, Spooky creepy, Teeth
    Gold trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  2. The coldest of winter cannot compare to the coldest of hearts.
    by Decadent Anomaly 2000 words, 11 comments, on Sep 1 11:40 PM 2007. In Crime, Dark, Horror
    Silver trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  3. I collapsed against the tree, my energy depleted. I could go no farther. The cold was creeping into me slowly but surely, freezing my insid
    by Neomaxizoondweebie 1200 words, 45 comments, on Jan 26 5:40 PM. In Angst, Dark, Death, Fiction, Horror, Murder, Sad, Short story, Tragedy, Weird
    Bronze trophy winner
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  4. Those puny insects... insolent fools! All of them! They don’t know what’s coming for them. Yes, yes, definitely! I’ll squash them like the
    by Peachy 1100 words, 14 comments, on Sep 20 2:53 AM 2008. In Contest, Crime, Dark, Murder, Weird
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]
  5. A short story that I wrote and am thinking of filming as a short horror. Hope you enjoy.
    EDIT: I have just posted the updated ver
    by annemarie 2000 words, 29 comments, on Jan 16 4:51 PM. In Dark, Depression, Fiction, Horror
    • Commented on by judge. Prewrite [remove]

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  • xxlaciexx
    February 17
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    Ooooh. I have such a strange dream that I must write! The perfect contest for my first story on here and contest! Yay!


  • tallblondie gold member
    February 18
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    Now - I realise you said 3000 words max, but I don't write horror any less than 3000 words - it is not really enough time to establish good background/atmosphere. Plus the one I have that is close to that word limit (100 over) is rather graphic and categorised as 'adult' due to the the level of gore in it.

    Please give Eight Months a chance - read it through (I promise it will hold your attention) - if you don't like it, just DQ it.

    Cheers


    • C.rimsonQ.uill
      February 18
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      I've read it before. It's really good! Let's see if it can measure up to what some of the others submitted