It’s heeeeeere! Spooky season is upon us, which means it’s time for Milner Library’s annual Two Sentence Horror Story contest.
Shake off the cobwebs and get those creative juices flowing: Challenge yourself to tell the scariest story you can, in 400 characters or less. Submit your best two-sentence horror story by Sunday, October 29 at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a contest to win Milner swag.
Horror story submissions may be about any terrifying topic but must be two sentences and 400 characters or less in length. Stories will be voted on anonymously (with identifying information removed) at Milner and Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality’s upcoming Boooooks and Other Spoooooky Sundries event on Halloween night! Winners will receive Milner swag, and stories will be shared on Milner social media. Submit stories online.
Contest Rules
- Participants must be a current Illinois State student, faculty, or staff member.
- Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 29 at 11:59 p.m.
- Participants may submit multiple stories but are only eligible for one prize.
- Stories that do not adhere to the two sentence, 400 characters or less rule will be disqualified.
- Stories must be the participant’s original work.
Need some eerie inspiration? Check out these 20 terrifying two-sentence short horror stories that will make you hold your breath.
About Booooks and Other Spooooky Sundries
Enjoy an evening of boooooks and other spoooooky things with Event Management, Dining, and Hospitality and Milner Library in the Brown Ballroom, October 31 from 5-8 p.m.
Stuff-a-Plush, cross stitch, pumpkin painting, a spoooooky pop-up library, cardboard games from Milner’s game collection, a Vidette word search, two-sentence horror stories, and snacks.
All items are first come, first serve. RSVP does not guarantee participation/receiving giveaway items.
If you have any questions or need an accommodation to fully participate in the event, please contact Milner Library Director of Marketing and Communications Michelle Neuffer at mgneuff@ilstu.edu.
