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.
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