You have to be 13 or older to enter the contest.

No, you can publish the entry in an existing anthology or short story collections. If you publish your entry in an existing anthology, please add the chapter link in the submission form. However, please note that only standalone winning entries will be added to the Halloween Vault 2021 Winners reading list.

The prompts don't have any specific perspectives. Feel free to use the point of view that fits your entry!

Yes, but your entry needs to be based on one main prompt.

No, as we only allow one entry per user.

Yes, we accept poetry with a maximum of 500 words.

If you're writing an English story, you can use words of different languages if it's necessary for your story. You can also translate your story in one of the participating languages, but please note that you can only win in one language.

Yes, as long as they adhere to .

No, you have to write your entry originally for this contest.

Yes, you can co-write, but please note that the profile with the published entry will be added to the Winners reading list.

Yes, as 50 words more than the given word range are accepted.

To enter the contest you have to submit your entry through this .

You have to submit your entry by .

The winners will be announced at the end of November.