✈️ THE "FLIGHT HORROR" TEXTING STORY CONTEST

Lock your tray tables and brace for impact. This June, DontTurnAround is looking for the most terrifying, suspenseful, and claustrophobic texting stories set in the skies. Whether it's a nightmare at 30,000 feet, a mysterious passenger who shouldn't be on board, or a flight trapped in an endless storm—we want your best dialogue-driven tension.

🏆 THE PRIZES

🥇 1st Place: $50 Cash + 20 Platform-Exclusive SKULLS
🥈 2nd Place: $25 Cash + 15 Platform-Exclusive SKULLS
🥉 3rd Place: $25 Cash + 10 Platform-Exclusive SKULLS

📜 THE RULES & ELIGIBILITY

Format: Must be a fully formatted horror texting story ready for publication on the platform.
Theme: Must prominently feature a plane, airport, or flight-related horror/mystery setting.
Deadline: All submissions must be received by June 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2026.
Age & Eligibility: Open to all writers. Writers under 18 must have parental/guardian consent to participate and receive cash payouts. Age self-certification is required upon submission.
Rights & Publication: Writers retain ownership of their stories. By submitting, you grant the platform the rights to publish, feature, and host the texting story.

📥 HOW TO ENTER

Head over to the submission portal, fill out the quick self-certification form, and submit your finished texting story.

Don't look back. And definitely don't look out the window. Submit your story today.

⚖️ THE FINE PRINT

No purchase necessary to enter or win. This is a skill-based contest; entries will be judged on originality, suspense, and format adherence. Decisions of the judges are final. Winners are responsible for any applicable local taxes. Void where prohibited by law.