Calling all horror writers! The Delta Literary Arts Society‘s 5th annual Killer Verse is upon us and that is making us feel nostalgic! What gave you nightmares as a child? As you trick or treated through crisp falls leaves, what sent a chill up your spine? Did you tell ghost stories at a sleepover? Step into a time machine and travel back to the Halloween of your nightmarish memories. Classic characters like Dracula, The Mummy, witches or carnival clowns should rule your stories. Maybe your tale is based in the 40’s or 50‘s, or flows with vintage vibes from the 70‘s.  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Short stories or other works that can be read and performed live on stage. 
• Run time of no more than five minutes (2-3 pages)
• Fits the theme of “Nostalgic Halloween”
• We love plot twists, creepy details and shocking moments that excite an audience. 

Examples of past shows can be found on our YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@deltaliteraryartssociety?si=WH61ANEgqJX8Ot6l

Whatever you see in your “nostalgic Halloween” dreams, we want to see it too! 

Writers will be paid $50 CAD per piece chosen. 

Please submit by May 31, 2025. 

Killer Verse will be performed in October 2025 in North Delta, British Columbia.