Killer Verse Submissions 2026

Submission call for urban legend and scary folklore short stories for our 6th annual Killer Verse, a one-night-only spectacle of narrated short stories dramatized by local actors.

Got a bone-chilling tale to tell? A fan of mysteries and the unknown? Want to see your stories come to life on stage? Then submit your story for consideration via Submittables (search Delta Literary Arts Society)

Preference to works that loosely fit our theme of urban legends and folklore tales
Submissions due May 31, 2026
Stories should have 5-8 min run time (approx 2-5 pages in length)
Writers will be paid $50 CAD per piece chosen
Performed takes place October 2026 at the North Delta Centre for the Arts

Photos below from Killer Verse 2025