Secondary. Year 10 plus

Glycerine

“My brother says they’re melting bodies for glycerine.” I stopped throwing stones down the stream...

Like clockwork, the siren's shrill shriek pierces through the still night air. Immediately, like a w...

I should be happy. I mean, we won the game! Our football team has never done that before...

Bodies formed low, craggy hills across the battlefield, crested by ravenous crows and infested by th...

Fantastic prizes

First Prize
(in each category)

£50, the trophy and
a certificate

Second Prize
(in each category)

£25 and a certificate

Third Prize
(in each category)

£25 and a certificate

All the winners will have their story illustrated on the website and the original illustration for you to keep.

Commended

All commended entrants will receive a certificate and a WriteStuff pencil.

Schools

Each school which is represented by entries will receive a copy of a book signed by our celebrity judge for their library.