Scary R1: Titles & Synopsis
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Topic: Scary R1: Titles & Synopsis
Posted By: nod1v1ng
Subject: Scary R1: Titles & Synopsis
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:34am
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I didn't see a Title & Synopsis thread yet (slackers! LOL) so here you go! Drop 'em in the comments. Reminder - this is just an amuse-bouche to keep us occupied until we get the official leave to post stories (probably Wednesday afternoon NYC time.) Looking forward to reading all your scares! ------------- https://shorturl.at/7Dqpi" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 |
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Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:38am
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Thanks for starting! G73 Scare: TV commercial Character: Picky eater Action: knocking Upgrade Basic is free, but is the upgrade worth the price? ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: nod1v1ng
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:44am
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Here's me: GROUP: 18 A dead-end street / Coughing / An author Men Writing Women An author visits the setting of his newest horror novel. It’s the details that make a story come alive. I was very annoyed with the "author" character (the prompts in general, TBH), so yeah, this got meta. ------------- https://shorturl.at/7Dqpi" rel="nofollow - 250 R2 |
Posted By: Probably Someone
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:34am
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Group 61: A souvenir / Face painting / An outcast A Little Piece of Happyland Exit through the gift shop. Matt's impatient mother lets him choose one thing, but what if something has already chosen him? Looking forward to being amused by everyone's bouches!
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Posted By: MichaelAndrews
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:41am
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First time I've entered NYC for over 12 months as I kept getting romance or romantic comedy... I'm a horror/thriller writer so I am excited about this challenge. I'm in group 28 - a river / tasting / a pauper When the River Calls My Name Every ten years, Vlad walks the moonlit path to the river that keeps him
alive and damns him in equal measure. Tonight, as the water hungers, he wonders
if immortality is worth one more scream. ------------- Have fun. Be Kind. https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g28-when-the-river-calls-my-name_topic66335.html" rel="nofollow - SS R1 G28 When the River Calls My Name |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:44am
This sounds super fun. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Probably Someone wrote:Posted By: thaxshackwrites
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:56am
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Been a longtime NYC Midnight participant but only ever in the screenplay challenges, so this is my first time writing fiction. I love horror so that's what drew me to this challenge! Group 33: Taxidermy / Scrutinizing / A videographer The Last Frame Desperate for work, a young Native American filmmaker is hired to document a reclusive hunter’s macabre collection. Behind the camera, she discovers the evil spirit her ancestors feared is real, awakened by human greed and hungry for familiar blood. |
Posted By: ClawHeart
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:11am
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After 2 1/2 years (and a very disappointing result my last time), I have returned! With what I got this time, I'm just glad I got it finished! Group 80: A workout / Losing / A Disc Jockey Le Danse Macabre A workout contest promises a thousand-dollar prize to anyone who could survive one hour. But losing the contest may cost you more than the money. ------------- https://bit.ly/3WAGdtV" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/3Hp1a2N" rel="nofollow - 2023 SS R1 https://bit.ly/3tPzBt6" rel="nofollow - 2022 Micro250 R1 |
Posted By: RTG
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:16am
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This was my first NYC Midnight so my expectations (of myself) were very low, but I had so much fun playing around with this set of prompts! The way I used the 'scare' was not the most straightforward, so I have no idea what the judges will think...but hey, it was fun for me. Group 29: Isolation / Buzz / A puppeteer Which led to: Josephine and the Puppetmaker An unfinished marionette refuses to accept the name given to her.
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Posted By: EMeadows
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:20am
You definitely got the scary part right...I'm creeped out already! Great job! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic62266_post671737.html#671737" rel="nofollow - R1 MF250 - Surf's Up in Paradise |
Posted By: EMeadows
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:23am
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Group: 16 Scare: A greenhouse Action: Catering Character: An ex-girlfriend Beneath Fevered Glass Glittering domes, lush vegetation,
and a carefully cultivated climate mask something much darker. Inside,
greenhouse designer Annora must face what has grown unseen—within the structure,
and within herself. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic62266_post671737.html#671737" rel="nofollow - R1 MF250 - Surf's Up in Paradise |
Posted By: N_Minaker
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:30am
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G66 Skyscraper Swirling A dreamer Dreaming Of Natalie Wood ------------- SS R1 https://tinyurl.com/395dc9mz" rel="nofollow - A Woman Of High Potential (spy) SP R1 https://tinyurl.com/4aykw88j" rel="nofollow - Tulpa (suspense) |
Posted By: Eggcorn
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:35am
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Group 2: Scare: Addiction Action: Riding a Bus Character: Ex-boyfriend Bliss When a vampire’s bite feels so good, it can be hard to break away, especially when you know you’ll never become one. It’s how Dave finds himself on what may be his final bus ride, reminiscing on the love that could have saved him. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66252_post705791.html#705791" rel="nofollow - Bliss (Scary Story) https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67128_post714776.html#714776" rel="nofollow - The Others (r2 Scary) |
Posted By: tiffinyfelix
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:39am
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Group 23 Inflation / Tucking / An Escape Artist "The Fine Print" When a man who made a deal with the underworld wants to tweak his contract, he enlists the help of an unlikely and unwilling participant. ------------- Scary400W https://bit.ly/4qIyx6o" rel="nofollow - R1 https://bit.ly/4sF4fT4" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: EnigmaticGorilla
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:51am
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Group 8: Scare: A scarecrow Action: Trespassing Character: A mentor Title: Maybe The Birds Aren't Your Biggest Concern Synopsis: A father and daughter receive an offer of help after a very bad harvest. But perhaps the help is not quite what it seems. (I only realised I had to write a synopsis with about 3 mins to go, so... it shows.)
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Posted By: tiffinyfelix
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:02am
Your synopsis is great. I'd never guess you threw it together last minute! I look forward to reading your story! ------------- Scary400W https://bit.ly/4qIyx6o" rel="nofollow - R1 https://bit.ly/4sF4fT4" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: Andreea Ceplinschi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:17am
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Group 61: A souvenir / Face painting / An outcast Jeffree Star’s Glam Goddess Makeup Tutorial Synopsis: While practicing glam makeup techniques with face paint, Paul dreams about coming out to his father and avoiding his first summer camp experience with peers he doesn’t relate to. While surreptitiously trying on his dead mother’s wig, he comes across some of his father’s camp souvenirs, an act that could alter both their lives forever. |
Posted By: Scrob
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:24am
Hi everyone! I haven’t done one of these contests in around 2 years (I was quite frustrated that fantasy and horror entries kept getting the shaft) but when I saw that they made an actual Scary Story contest, I couldn’t resist! (Let’s just hope the judges actually read and understand horror!  )Anywho, Here is my T&S: Group 84 Scare: Long Distance Action: Washing Hands Character: A Miser Title: Unit 1134 Synopsis: A struggling mother gets a lucky break when she’s offered an apartment upgrade, but no one stays in 1134 . . . ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g84-unit-1134_topic66161.html" rel="nofollow - SCARYSTORY R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic55222_post589869.html#589869" rel="nofollow - MF100 2023 R3 |
Posted By: Grace
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:31am
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I was in group 77: Scare: advertising Action: cuddling Character: an assistant Title: Be Careful What You Ask of the Algorithm Synopsis: A fully biologically integrated digital platform could make humans much more productive. Unfortunately, it's mostly ads. ....reading over this in the light of the post-submission morning, I am a little worried my title and synopsis are misleading as to the actual story. Probably just the "Oh darn I've submitted and now I see something I'd like to change" effect, but I'll post the full story when we get the go-ahead and see what y'all think!
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Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:32am
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Group 34 A blackout Playing with a toy An influencer ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: Ideas and Ink
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:34am
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Hi Everyone. I am horrible at ghost/scary. I signed up for this one just to be sure I have some motivation to write in this busy fall. Hope y'all enjoyed the process. G 26 Scare: a wedding Action: floating Character: a flutist Who Takes this Woman? If you give yourself to someone, do you then become theirs to give? |
Posted By: tiffinyfelix
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:38am
Is this a creepy-doll story?  Excited to read it!------------- Scary400W https://bit.ly/4qIyx6o" rel="nofollow - R1 https://bit.ly/4sF4fT4" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: stargaza
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:40am
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Hi everyone! First time entering and super excited to see how it goes :) I was Group 59 - A hiking trail / Regretting / An archaeologist Title: The Wailing in the Woods Synopsis: The audio transcription of an archaeology student alone on a trail in the Irish countryside reveals a sinister and mysterious encounter with an unknown entity told only through the sounds heard on the recording. Upon reviewing all of yours I think I went too long and descriptive on the synopsis... good to know for next time!
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Posted By: stargaza
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:42am
Oooo what a fun concept! I love comparing vampirism with addiction, can't wait to read it!
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Posted By: AubreyZahn
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 12:08pm
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group 48: a full moon, doodling, a reporter What Dies in Darkness Danae’s investigation into mysterious disappearances on a moon colony takes a deadly turn. I went with a pretty bonkers take on “a full moon,” but ended up loving the result. |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 12:24pm
I'm sure it's awesome, as is everything you write. And if you've ever read my WB entries, you know I love meta ish. Really can't wait to read your write. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: coveredenbees
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 12:44pm
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Group 65: Scare: Insomnia Action: Wishing Character: Window Washer Mouth of Glass Thirty floors up, insomniac window washer Leon discovers fogged wishes exact a price—each swipe trades a stranger’s breath for their silence. When a tireless double keeps working across the avenue, the glass writes its own wish: that Leon finally sleep—and the rig decides who pays. |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 12:47pm
This sounds so creepy and good! Looking forward to reading it. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: bush_with_owl
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 12:47pm
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Sorry to everyone. Really, sorry. GROUP: 67 SCARE: A master key ACTION: Popping CHARACTER: A sister Pop That Cherry
After a coming-of-age ritual, a girl discovers her body was never meant for her. |
Posted By: sfuji
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 1:30pm
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Thanks Mags for starting us off. Who doesn't like a new competition?!?! I dunno what I was expecting --- these prompts should have been flushed down the toilet, but I did the best that I could with the crap I was served. Group 63 - A taxicab / Flossing / A henchman The Boogeyman Mama warned her daughters about the Boogeyman, except she didn’t quite tell them what to do if and when he finally arrived. ------------- https://bit.ly/4c7KvBK" rel="nofollow - SS 2026 R1 https://bit.ly/3NUmdS6" rel="nofollow - 100 Micro https://bit.ly/3X99yKz" rel="nofollow - Author Archive |
Posted By: megandouglas
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 1:38pm
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Group 50 - shark/sipping/a groupie Sharkbait "A young woman catches the attention of her favourite band's bassist." ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g50-sharkbait_topic66224.html" rel="nofollow - Scary Story R1 |
Posted By: iress
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 1:55pm
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Group 81: An enchantment / Drying /A nomad Night Shift at The Suds & S-in. A clerk at a laundromat encounters an unpleasant customer. ---- This challenge was so much fun. When I saw "drying" and "enchantment" I was all in. Fun fact you didn't ask for: when I can't sleep (which is often), one of my go-to white noise sounds is a recording of an industrial clothes dryer (they have these on playlists on my music app, lol). So when I saw these prompts, I whooped.
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Posted By: iress
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 1:57pm
Oh Dayum! This is a goose-bumps synopsis for me! I hope you post the story. ;) ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67358_post715942.html#715942" rel="nofollow - SS R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67101_post714516.html#714516" rel="nofollow - Scary Story R2 |
Posted By: QuinnieB
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 2:35pm
Flossing is a brutal prompt. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2erb98d2" rel="nofollow - SSCR1 https://tinyurl.com/rwh3cvck" rel="nofollow - 250R2 https://tinyurl.com/2veu6fkt" rel="nofollow - MyNYCM |
Posted By: Barbi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:02pm
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Group 66 Skyscraper, swirling, a dreamer Sunlight, Sounds of the City A philandering woman gets a nightmarish punishment ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66326_post706237.html#706237" rel="nofollow - SS R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g9-drip-drip-drip_topic57275.html" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: Barbi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:06pm
I had the same prompts and also went with a recurring nightmare. Looking forward to reading yours. Good luck! ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66326_post706237.html#706237" rel="nofollow - SS R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g9-drip-drip-drip_topic57275.html" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: UK5AM
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:20pm
Hi group mate! I was also less than inspired by our prompts, but I'm excited to see what you came up with. Here's mine: Sleep When You’re Dead When an orphaned servant girl is jailed for witchcraft, she passes the time playing with her dolly. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67075_post714336.html#714336" rel="nofollow - 2025 R2 Scary Story - The Laiska |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:21pm
I look forwards to reading yours as well, what group is it? ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:22pm
I will definitely post it! Yours looks interesting as well. ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: N_Minaker
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:24pm
Hey group mate! I feel that our prompts definitely push towards one of two stories - recurring dreams, or twist ending ('it was all a dream!'). I went with the former but hopefully in a way that's a bit different. Can't wait to read your take and compare notes!  ------------- SS R1 https://tinyurl.com/395dc9mz" rel="nofollow - A Woman Of High Potential (spy) SP R1 https://tinyurl.com/4aykw88j" rel="nofollow - Tulpa (suspense) |
Posted By: Kiwiclogs
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:32pm
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Group 34 / A blackout / Playing with a toy / Influencer Saftey Tested Poppy endorses an unsafe child’s toy and lives (for a while) to regret it. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g18-wax-on_topic67073.html" rel="nofollow - R2 Scary https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67595_post717992.html#717992" rel="nofollow - R2 250 |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:34pm
Hey groupmate, looking forwards to reading your story if you post it! ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: Anthea123
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:36pm
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Group 30 Scare: circus Action: neglecting Character: peasant Part Of Something If you can’t feed the beast in the orange trailer, do you even deserve to own a successful circus? ------------- https://bit.ly/4bSzZwx" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 https://bit.ly/4kZRGyA" rel="nofollow - Screenplay R1 |
Posted By: Kiwiclogs
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:43pm
Yup, I will. Sharing is caring 😀 ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r2-g18-wax-on_topic67073.html" rel="nofollow - R2 Scary https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67595_post717992.html#717992" rel="nofollow - R2 250 |
Posted By: horrorshaun
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 3:46pm
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Group 46- A messenger, bickering, a scam SUMMONED A mysterious messenger delivers a married couple summons for an afterlife court case ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r3-free-dresser-must-pick-up-today_topic67870.html" rel="nofollow - Scary Story Finals- Free Dresser. Must Pick Up Today. |
Posted By: Jltolstedt
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:00pm
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Group 86 - A self-portrait / softening / an heiress Study in Charcoal Young Dorianne has the soul of an artist, but her domineering father has other plans for her future. ------------- Pending contest stories: https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67975_post720653.html#720653" rel="nofollow - 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic66665_post709456.html#709456" rel="nofollow - 250 R1 |
Posted By: EnigmaticGorilla
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:07pm
Love this synopsis, sounds great fun!
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Posted By: RustyFox
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:22pm
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Group 64 Scare: Infestation Action: Missing a Deadline Character: Single Mother Oranges Grieving and desperate, she fills the void with something new. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic67135_post714841.html#714841" rel="nofollow - SS R2 Heart Rot |
Posted By: MyLadyScribbler
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:24pm
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Group 65 Scare: Insomnia Action: Wishing Character: Window washer Over the Edge: Six months ago, Jeremy lost his brother Brian in a horrible accident, and he has been dealing with the trauma and guilt ever since. But one night, things take an unexpected turn.
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Posted By: zilmallek
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:30pm
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G47 SCARE: A countdown ACTION: Conserving CHARACTER: A jester Just Another Runaway Annie is excited to be invited to a secret midnight hayride unaware of the sinister intentions behind it. |
Posted By: MyLadyScribbler
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:35pm
| Zilmallek: Oooh, that sounds like one that'll keep people awake well after midnight. Can't wait to read it! |
Posted By: sinister
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 4:46pm
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89: stepbrother, gluttony, fumbling
Umbilical
Synopsis: A man visits the grave of his stepbrother, seeking to regain the deep, visceral connection the two once had.
In this case, "visceral" has a rather literal meaning. |
Posted By: tiffinyfelix
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 5:39pm
I'm in Group 23. Inflation/Tucking/An Escape Artist. lolol. Eek. ------------- Scary400W https://bit.ly/4qIyx6o" rel="nofollow - R1 https://bit.ly/4sF4fT4" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: rebeccah
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 5:49pm
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Group 18 A dead-end street Coughing An Author "Nightfall, Elsewhere"
At a party, a weary writer's unease builds towards a moment when reality falters. |
Posted By: IsidoraLuna
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 5:55pm
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G54 - Shadow(s) / Pretending / A fashion model Maison Désir
She learned to smile in the light — |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 6:46pm
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Group 52: newspaper / experimenting / a mathematician An Impossible Miscalculation A mathematician’s obsession with impossible numbers draws him into a sequence of events where prediction and reality blur. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 6:48pm
Oh, this sounds really intriguing! Can't wait to read, if you post. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 6:50pm
Ooo, this seems super intriguing! Can't wait to read, if you post. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 6:55pm
I take it
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Spoiler Posted By: nicoabv
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 6:56pm
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GROUP: 79 SCARE: Personal space ACTION: Retaliating CHARACTER: A surveyor New Guy The new guy at a surveying company is unwittingly given his last assignment. It's my first time doing the Scary Story challenge! I was thrown a bit by the character being a surveyor, but I think it worked out in the end. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g18-the-house-of-helle-and-phrixus-r1hm3_topic66331.html" rel="nofollow - R1 G18 - The House of Helle and Phrixus - R1:HM3 |
Posted By: Kaeli
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:01pm
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First timer here! Still trying to get a grasp on the forums, the contest mechanics, and life in general. I struggled hard with these prompts. Group 46: Scare: a scam Character: a messenger LIQUID ASSETS When betrayal burns away the last of her restraint, a woman sheds the role of patient wife and steps into the darkness that has waited all her life to set her free. |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:15pm
I've been really into "impossible" numbers lately, looking forwards to reading your story! ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: tiffinyfelix
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:33pm
Welcome to NYC Midnight! Your title and synopsis has me excited to read your story! Try to not worry too much about how you struggled with this prompt/assignment. I've done 8 or so NYCM challenges, and this new challenge is cray-cray. lolol. When I saw my assignment, I was like, "What."  I hope you'll share your story so we can read it and support you!------------- Scary400W https://bit.ly/4qIyx6o" rel="nofollow - R1 https://bit.ly/4sF4fT4" rel="nofollow - R2 |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:38pm
Oooooo. I hope you post 'cause I really wanna read this! ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: R.C. Ahlstrom
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:42pm
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Group 26 - wedding; floating; flutist Through the Air
A plea spoken into the void becomes a refuge in the darkness. A flutist’s melody is the bridge between the cold solitude of space and the undying hope of a memory.
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Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 7:45pm
Oh! This seems like my ish! Cannot wait to read, if you post. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: hyoussef
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:07pm
Ooh! Hope we can read it! ------------- ScaryR1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g54-shepherd_topic66253_post705794.html" rel="nofollow - Shepherd https://forums.nycmidnight.com/author-archive_topic43498_post706930.html#706930" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: hyoussef
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:09pm
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Group 54: Shadow/Pretend/fashion model Shepherd The show must go on. Pay no mind to the shadow. ------------- ScaryR1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g54-shepherd_topic66253_post705794.html" rel="nofollow - Shepherd https://forums.nycmidnight.com/author-archive_topic43498_post706930.html#706930" rel="nofollow - Archive |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:18pm
Omg, OMg, OMG! This made my Horror-loving heart SWELL! Really hope you post, 'cause I will 100% read! ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: cfornwald
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:34pm
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G42 Scare: Silence Character: A highwayman Action: Kicking Purgatory Road When a highwayman waylays a silent carriage in the dead of night, he learns that some roads never truly end. |
Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 8:50pm
I think this is right up my alley; cannot wait to read it, if you post! ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: IsidoraLuna
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:13pm
I really hope you share this one — it sounds intriguing
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Posted By: IsidoraLuna
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:15pm
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Posted By: IsidoraLuna
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:20pm
Thanks, Heather! I hope we get to read each other’s stories — love your logline!
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Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:29pm
I would've been thrown with Personal Space as the Scare prompt, *lol!* I'm curious how you tackled everything, so I look forward to reading, if you post. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: rabbit716
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:43pm
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Hi! I entered once a few years ago and have been trying to make my way back since then. Hopefully I stayed close enough to the scare 😅 Group 13 / a funeral / fraternizing / a restaurant employee A Terrible Mistake A man gets a taste for murder after helping his lover kill her husband.
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Posted By: TeeHi
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 9:56pm
And here, I just learned about them after Googling interesting math facts; I hope my story earns your nod of approval. ------------- https://bit.ly/4hWfF04" rel="nofollow - 2025 Scary R1 https://bit.ly/42BweaT" rel="nofollow - 2025 Rhym R1 TeeHi NYCM writes< |
Posted By: KatW214
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:19pm
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1st timer here! Was so excited to participate in this challenge. GROUP 26 *Wedding *Float *Flutist SYMPHONY OF SCREAMS Playing music until you become the music.
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Posted By: tielarow
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:32pm
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Group 77 Scare: Advertisement Action: cuddling Character: an assistant Title: Flawless Synopsis: As reality and advertisement blur, she’s forced to confront the horrific truth laying in her apartment. ------------- ~Tiel Arow |
Posted By: snuffles
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 10:46pm
Was it one of the TREE sequences if i can ask? ------------- 100 R1 https://forums.nycmidnight.com/topic68094_post721208.html#721208" rel="nofollow - An Argument against time travel |
Posted By: NMiller
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:21pm
Hello groupmate! Here is mine. Looking forward to reading yours if you post! Let No Man Tear Asunder Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. For Isabella and Hank, it’s till death do they part. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2rhp7pch" rel="nofollow - 250w https://tinyurl.com/47c8xjkz" rel="nofollow - SS2026 |
Posted By: NMiller
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:25pm
Hey groupmate! look forward to reading yours. So creepy! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2rhp7pch" rel="nofollow - 250w https://tinyurl.com/47c8xjkz" rel="nofollow - SS2026 |
Posted By: NMiller
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:27pm
Awesome title, groupmate. cannot wait to read this if you chose to share. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/2rhp7pch" rel="nofollow - 250w https://tinyurl.com/47c8xjkz" rel="nofollow - SS2026 |
Posted By: AubreyZahn
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:32pm
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Posted By: Kaeli
Date Posted: 03 Nov 2025 at 11:42pm
I'm excited to read the other submissions!
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I hope you'll share your story so we can read it and support you!Posted By: R.C. Ahlstrom
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:26am
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Posted By: R.C. Ahlstrom
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:28am
Nice to meet you, fellow Group 26-er! Can't wait to post it and read yours and others as well!
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Posted By: Adamsandwich
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 2:02am
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hello fellow group-63 writers! (This is my second time participating, my prompt was equally crap last time too haha.) Excited to see how you've spun it! Edit: not sure who I'm actually posting a reply to...
My weird take: (Taxicab - Flossing - a henchman) LOU's LAST FARE Long-time cab driver Louis has just about had enough of off-putting passengers and miserable bosses. As his bills stack up Lou begrudgingly takes on one last job, but will he ever make it home again? |
Posted By: sinister
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 10:18am
I'll definitely post it. Don't um, be eating when you read it. :)
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Posted By: KatW214
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 10:46am
| Thanks so much! I'll definitely post it when the time comes. |
Posted By: KatW214
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 10:50am
| Thanks so much! I'll definitely post when it's time |
Posted By: hermione
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 10:55am
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First competition for me! I really enjoyed it, it ended up being such a busy weekend and I had to completely scrap my first go but hopefully this one is okay! (The title and synopsis aren't great, I ran out of time, of course). I'm excited to read everyone else's stories! GROUP: 79 SCARE: Personal space ACTION: Retaliating CHARACTER: A surveyor Home
A surveyor walks into a forest ready to do whatever it takes to make his deal. But will the price be too high? |
Posted By: Ideas and Ink
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:12pm
Hi! And welcome to the vintage, 1990s-tech, NYCM forum! We are in the same group. I hope to read your story when (if) you post it on the Master List. Hint...the link has already been made live in the forum. I hope you had fun and have 2nd and 3rd rounds in your future!
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Posted By: Ideas and Ink
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:14pm
Hi-Lo! There's another one of us lurking in this chat somewhere. I see the Master List has been made live. I look forward to reading yours, too!
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Posted By: Ideas and Ink
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:16pm
Looks like there are four of us at least active now in this chat stream. I see the Master List is open. Hope to read y'all there.
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Posted By: rlambert
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 12:23pm
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Group 19 - Outer Space / Trembling / A Banker The Vault at the Veldt A cosmic banker encounters an unknown entity while depositing into a deep-space vault.
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Posted By: KatW214
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 3:45pm
| Hi there! Haha, thanks for the warm welcome back to the 1990s! I read your story; loved it! Well done! Those word prompts really threw me for a loop for a while but I posted it on the master list. Good luck! (Also, sorry if I'm not responding in the correct section; this forum is also apparently throwing me for a loop.) |
Posted By: Gasper40
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 4:54pm
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This is my first competition since elementary school and now I'm 39. Better late than never I guess. Title: Bad Trips Group:15 Scare: An Ambulance Action: Safekeeping Character: A Rock Star An eerie visitor comes to collect the forgotten guests of a hotel. |
Posted By: KatW214
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 5:17pm
| Hi! I'm in the same situation; 39 and last competition was grade school too. Always good to challenge yourself- and as you said, better late than never. Looking forward to reading your story if you decide to post! Good luck either way! |
Posted By: nicoabv
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025 at 5:25pm
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The scare made it difficult too, for sure! I will be posting the story when I can, so I hope I can get your expert critique then. ------------- https://forums.nycmidnight.com/r1-g18-the-house-of-helle-and-phrixus-r1hm3_topic66331.html" rel="nofollow - R1 G18 - The House of Helle and Phrixus - R1:HM3 |