Results of Competition One: A Horror Story

Tuesday 6th December 2011

Results of Competition One: A Horror Story

Adjudicator, Joseph Freeman, judging the twelve entries said that the overall quality was very pleasing. He gave a comprehensive critique on each story adding that the authors should not be downhearted by any comments as these were intended to improve the writing.

 General points to remember
1. Presentation is very important. Do not have overly large
    margins. Ensure you do not run out of ink.
2. Clarity of prose; avoid over use of complicated writing
     language. Keep it simple

Results

First

“Horror in the Place de la Concorde” by Sally Newton.

Search for a missing sister with clues read from a diary and subsequent hallucinations after buying an old necklace.

Second

“Santa’s Little Helper” by Neil Walker.

A creepy tale of a child’s search for kindness in Santa’s Grotto with elements of black humour.

Tied at Third

“Talon” by Victoria Bartlett

A pendant helps a bullied child seek revenge.

“Change of Face” by Mickey Dann.

Gift of zoo trip intended to wreck havoc on the life of a plastic surgeon.

Two Special Mentions

“A Christmas Ballad” by Alex Sykes

“For a Friend” by Joanne Watkins

 A spine-chilling evening’s entertainment.



Joseph Freeman

Don't forget Joseph Freeman is adjudicating competition 1: Horror Story on December 6th.

Joseph Freeman Horror Story Competition

Anyone attending "As the Nights Draw In" an Evening with Joseph Freeman, on 4th October 2011 will know they're in for a treat when he returns on 6th December 2011 to adjudicate the first competition, a horror story, of our new programme. Not only did he set out the guidelines giving tips and details of how to write horror stories but he gave us an insight into the pleasures of writing the horror genre and the inspiration one has to generate for oneself.