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The Guadalcázar library announces its horror story competition for children aged 8 to 13

The Antonio Gala Municipal Library in Guadalcázar opens the submission period for Halloween horror stories. Children aged between 8 and 13 can take part with stories of up to three pages, submitted at the library or by email.

Francisco CG · Published on October 21, 2026 at 20:06

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The Antonio Gala Municipal Library in Guadalcázar has announced the 7th 'Horrifying Halloween Stories' Competition, aimed at boys and girls aged between 8 and 13. Each participant must submit a horror-themed story with a maximum length of three pages.

How and when to submit

The submission period is open from October 20 to 28. Stories can be handed in directly at the Antonio Gala Municipal Library or sent by email to biblioteca@guadalcazar.es.

Prizes

The competition includes the awarding of school supplies to the winning participants. The award ceremony will be held at the library itself, on a date and time that have not yet been set.

How to take part

You must write a horror story of three pages maximum and submit it before October 28, by hand at the library or by email to biblioteca@guadalcazar.es. The activity is limited to children aged 8 to 13. According to the Guadalcázar Town Council, with this call the library is maintaining a cultural activity linked to Halloween that seeks to bring the youngest children closer to creative writing through mystery and horror stories.