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2-Sentence Horror Story Contest now open

Submissions due October 21

It was a dark and stormy night...when William & Mary Libraries decided to host a 2-Sentence Horror Story for all W&M students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Horror story submissions may be about any terrifying topic or gruesome subject, but must be original and two sentences in length. Three lucky wordsmiths will receive library swag. Submit your sentences online by October 21st. Winners announced October 30th.

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W&M Libraries Mary Mitchell ’85 Speaker Series

Homecoming Alumni Author Breakfast

Join us Saturday, October 24th at 9am for breakfast with bestselling author Fiona Davis ’88. Fiona will discuss her newest books, The Stolen Queen, an utterly addictive novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinthine streets of Cairo and back, and Samantha: The Next Chapter, the first American Girl novel for adults!

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In Perpetual Union

Commemorating the Original 13 States

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