Any form of creative writing such as, but not limited to, poetry, short stories, scripts, and other literary forms. The pieces must fit or relate to the theme of the folio. This year’s theme, “Irreversible,” revolves around unfortunate discoveries and moments before disasters. From taking the wrong turns during a vacation to the consequences of overarching bad decisions, “Irreversible” encompasses how things can go so wrong so quickly. May it be by fate or choice, the aftermath will always leave things shadows of their former selves.

Entries published before, either printed or digitally, will not be accepted. 

For submissions, place your pieces in Google Docs using your Benilde mail. Make sure to adjust its sharing settings to “Anyone in this group with this link can edit.” The word limit is 850 words, though longer submissions can be accepted at the discretion of the Editorial Board.

Copy the share link and paste it in its designated question in the submissions form. Make sure to fill up the other required details before submitting. The link to the submissions form will be posted on our social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

You can submit as many as you want. However, make sure to carefully follow the instructions for submission. Submit each piece individually in the form.

Stay tuned for further announcements. Follow our social media accounts to get updates: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

Stay tuned for further announcements. Follow our social media accounts to get updates: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram (@thebenildean).

Shades of Gray will only accept entries from currently enrolled (1st term, AY 2022-2023), bonafide students of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde.