Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Submit your Six-Word Story for Spooky Season

Six word scary stories
It’s that time of the year - Spook us in six words! The Kraemer Family Library invites you all UCCS community members to craft a chilling six-word story. Five entries will be randomly selected to win a KFL mug! 
 
What is a six-word story? Here are a few examples from previous challenges:     
The last text read: behind you! – Jean-Paul Laurenceau     
Every password changes, but he remains.- Patrick Brady    
I don't remember unlocking my door... – Liliana Peck       
  • You can submit works under your own name or anonymously.
  • Stories should be appropriate for a college audience. Each submission will be reviewed for appropriateness. Stories that include vulgarity or profanity, or are political in nature, will not be accepted.  
  • Multiple entries are welcome! However, depending on the submission volume, we may not publish all stories submitted by the same individual.     
 
Submission Form

Please submit your original six-word scary story by October 19, 2025.   

Halloween Day Slideshow
October 31, 12:00 - 3:00PM Library 2nd Floor near Plaza Entrance
Join us on Halloween Day for a special Six-Word Stories Slideshow featuring the creepiest creations from our campus!
 
Story Stickers at Big Cat Coffee
Find spooky stickers on hot drink cups starting Oct. 31 (while supplies last).

If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Riho Sakai at rsakai@uccs.edu.