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The 100-Word Story Competition is Here! 🕯️

Can you weave a chilling, magical tale in just 100 words?

Theme: Whispers in the Dark

Stanground Academy invites all KS3 and KS4 students to unleash their imagination and enter the 100-Word Story Competition. This year's theme — Whispers in the Dark — calls for spine-tingling, spellbinding micro-stories that draw us into mysterious forests, haunted mirrors, forgotten spells, or eerie voices that only whisper at night...

📝 Competition Details:

  • Who can enter? KS3 & KS4 students

  • Word count: Exactly 100 words (excluding the title)

  • Deadline: Thursday 15th May 2025

  • Submit to: Dr Lamara in A23

  • Prizes: Awarded to winners in both KS3 & KS4, plus runners-up!

✍️ Need Help With Your Story?

Come along to our Flash Fiction Clinic for expert guidance and inspiration!

📍 Where: A23
📆 When: Wednesday 14th May 2025

Bring your ideas, get feedback, and make your tale truly unforgettable.

Let the darkness inspire you.
Dare to write something unforgettable…