The Journal-World is encouraging youths to enter its annual “Scary Story Contest.” The deadline is noon Oct. 20. Finish this story in 700 words or less: “When I went to room 101 for after-school detention, I didn’t recognize the teacher who was there waiting for me.” Then send it with your name, age, grade and school to teens@ljworld.com. Entries must be submitted by e-mail. Winners in the high school, junior high and elementary school divisions will be announced Oct. 31 in the Pulse section. For more information, call Jon Niccum at 832-7178.