CONTEST: Submit Your Horror Story

The Basement Team January 9, 2020

You never thought it would happen to you… Getting captured and horribly murdered by a sadistic serial killer is simply a thrilling documentary you saw on Netflix,…

You never thought it would happen to you… Getting captured and horribly murdered by a sadistic serial killer is simply a thrilling documentary you saw on Netflix, and never thought of again. But, what if one evening you found yourself reliving these experiences first-hand?

We want you to entertain the idea. How does your tragic story play out?

3 SIMPLE STEPS TO ENTER YOUR SHORT HORROR STORY:

Using the (1) prompt provided below to kick off your horror story experience. Finish this captive journal entry in (2) 500 words or less. Use the (3) form below to submit your short horror story. Please, make sure to use a valid email address when submitting your short horror story.

The most delicious victim/author will have their story read aloud by Edward Tandy, himself!

HORROR STORY PROMPT:

"It was a crisp afternoon in the final days of January. I wandered through the gnarled trees, my collar pulled up against the blustering cold of another Jersey winter. Abruptly, the quiet murmur of the forest was disrupted as I heard a rustling sound behind me. I turned around to investigate the sound when..."

horror escape room thrills in three different states

Escape Room Locations

Los Angeles Escape Rooms

Sylmar, California • Established 2014

Experiences at this location:
The Basement , The Elevator Shaft , The Study , The Courtyard , and Dead and Breakfast

For more than a decade, The Basement Los Angeles has set the standard for immersive horror escape rooms. Located in Sylmar, this is our largest location, featuring four immersive escape room adventures with live performers, cinematic sets, and practical effects that create a truly unforgettable experience.

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Las Vegas Escape Rooms

Near the Las Vegas Strip

Experiences at this location:
The Basement , The Study , and Dead and Breakfast

Located just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, The Basement Las Vegas delivers a polished, story-driven horror escape room experience in the heart of the entertainment capital of the world. Featuring two interconnected escape room adventures, this location brings the terrifying world of Edward Tandy to life for visitors from around the globe.

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Kansas City Escape Rooms

Downtown Kansas City, Missouri

Experiences at this location:
The Basement Unhinged , The Aviary , and Dead and Breakfast

The Basement Kansas City is our newest location, situated in the actual basement of a historic building in downtown Kansas City. This location features two original escape room experiences not found anywhere else, delivering the same terrifying story-driven adventure that has made The Basement famous.

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different parts of the tandy estate

Explore Our Escape Room Experiences

The Basement

You're trapped in the dark dingy basement of an old house. There are no windows, only a few doors. You hear screaming coming from another room.

Available in: Los AngelesLas Vegas

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The Elevator Shaft

You're trapped at the bottom of an old elevator shaft with the elevator descending above you. Water starts to fill the room from a drain in the floor.

Available in: Los Angeles

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The Study

You're trapped in a serial killer's study. There's an upright coffin sitting against the wall. An old rotary phone sitting on the desk rings loudly.

Available in: Los AngelesLas Vegas

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The Courtyard

You finally make it outside but are surrounded by a 12-foot fence: a police officer in a cage, an old camper, and rabid dogs snarl nearby.

Available in: Los Angeles

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The Basement Unhinged

Separated in Edward's grungy basement. Crawl through tight spaces in a game rigged from the start.

Available in: Kansas City

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The Aviary

You're on the SWAT team that has shown up at the Tandy house to save the day, but unfortunately Edward knew you were coming.

Available in: Kansas City

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Dead and Breakfast

Play all of our escape rooms back to back and play till you win! Comes with access to our private VIP event space, fresh pastries and coffee. The way our escape rooms were meant to be played!

Available in: All locations

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