Contests and challenges hosted by Paranormal Community.
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This challenge is now closed. New entries will not be counted.
We wish to thank everyone for joining in the fun for Challenge 1: Crossroads. What a thrilling assortment of ethereal angels, trickster demons and creepy reapers!
The Winner of Challenge 1 will be added to our Hall of Immortality and feature in an upcoming Challenge Anthology in late October. The winning entry featured a unique setting and unsettling visuals.
Challenge 2: Dog barks at... nothing? Keep telling yourself that.
This writing challenge was inspired by a visual prompt.
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Ever heard your dog/neighbor's dog barking in the middle of the night? I bet we've all wondered why at some point in our lives, and usually we just ignore the damn dog and go back to sleep. Because it's probably barking at nothing, right?
Keep telling yourself that...
So, your parents/spouse/housemates suddenly get the urge to install some CCTV cameras around the property, overlooking the yard. It is on this footage you discover a chilling truth...
The dog was not barking at nothing.
Write us a short story of 800 to 1200 words describing what was on the CCTV footage. What was really circling your home at night?
Challenge 2: Guidelines
Stories must be rated for Everyone as they have a chance of being added to an upcoming anthology on the Paranormal Community profile. This unfortunately means we are not accepting Mature stories. You can read the Wattpad Content Guidelines here.
Stories must be no less than 800 words long and no more than 1200 words.
Stories must be in written in English. We apologise for any inconvenience! If English is not your primary language you are still more than welcome to enter. We also accept translated works.
Stories should be imaginative, well-written and engage with the challenge theme.
How to Submit
Post your entry in the comments section below along with the word count. (This does not include author's notes.)
We can only accept one entry per author.
Submissions will be closed on 30th September 2017 23:59:59 PST. Unfortunately, submissions entered after this time cannot be considered.
Prizes
We will announce one challenge winner.
They will be added to the brand new "Hall of Immortality" in our contest book.
Have their story added to an upcoming Paranormal Community anthology along with a brief writer bio.
Be shouted out to a total of 82,000 amazing followers as well as promoted on our Twitter.
The winner will be announced before Challenge 3 commences on 7 Oct 2017.
Paranormal Challenges Reading List
You may submit a link from an existing contest book of your own, yet we suggest you create a new book for your paranormal challenges. Tag it #ParanormalChallenges
Once you have participated in at least 4 paranormal challenges, add another tag #4ParanormalChallenges. Your book will then be considered for an upcoming and dedicated paranormal challenges reading list.
Ideally, participate in every challenge, however if you miss one, that's okay. Just remember to tag your book once you have completed four challenges.
Feel free to use your challenge book for other Paranormal Community contests, though please complete four challenges for paranormal challenges reading list consideration.
