SIX WORD STORY CONTEST
The winners have been announced, congratulations!
Thank you to all the literary participants for your very creative work!
Ages 12-14 WINNERS
1ST PLACE
Rattle, coiled. Fangs injected. Terrified. Hospital.
- by Caleb
2ND PLACE
The loyal dog, ownerless, waits forever.
- by Lucy
3RD PLACE
Constipation, the way to learn patience.
- by Justice
HONORABLE MENTION
It consumed potatoes, generating immense power.
- by Kai
Ages 15-18 WINNERS
1ST PLACE
And it landed, destroying everything here.
- by Preesha
2ND PLACE
In jail, his time finally came.
- by Lucia
3RD PLACE
The incoming signal, it isn't human.
- by Alexander
HONORABLE MENTION
Rock Bottom, Hey I love Climbing
- by Sef
CONTEST DATES
Entries accepted
July 1–19, 2021
PRIZES
Enter for a chance to win a gift card in two age categories: 12–14 and 15–18.
1st place – $25
2nd place – $20
3rd place – $15
Honorable Mention – $10
Two Fan Favorites will also be chosen!
Winners will be announced by July 30, 2021.
CONTEST RULES
- Must be age 12–18 to enter.
- Participants must be a Colorado resident.
- Submit up to three stories but you can only win once.
- Stories must be exactly six words (no titles needed).
- Stories must be originally written by you.
- Entries must be appropriate for all ages.
- No prizes, awards, or any other type of recognition will be given to any entry by Arapahoe Libraries employees, board members or their family members.
