2026 Halloween Writing Contest Winners
We are proud to celebrate the winners of English Scholar Writing Centre’s 2026 Halloween Writing Contest. Read their original stories and our editorial commentary.
🥇 First Place · Knock Knock by Mathew Xu
Read the award-winning story and our editors’ comments.
🥈 Second Place · Penny by Jessie Zhang
Read the award-winning story and our editors’ comments.
Explore the 2026 contest winners and judges’ reflections
Celebrating creativity, imagination, and emerging voices
Welcome to the English Scholar Writing Centre Student Writing Showcase. Here we celebrate original student writing, creative achievements, and the thoughtful work of developing authors.
Halloween Narrative Contest 2026
Our students explored mystery, suspense, atmosphere, and the power of storytelling in our Halloween Narrative Contest. The winning entries are now featured above, with editorial introductions and comments accompanying each story.
Why We Celebrate Student Writing
Every compelling story begins with a writer willing to try something new. Writing builds confidence, encourages original thinking, and gives students an opportunity to develop their own voice. Our showcase recognizes both achievement and the creative process.
Check back for award-winning stories, student writing highlights, and new literary projects from English Scholar Writing Centre.