May is here! For this month, we have prepared a new contest for all of you. Have you ever wondered how life could go if you were the one to get a second chance or be reincarnated?
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After getting hit by a car, you wake up in a video game! You have three chances to make the target fall in love with you or you'll be sent to the netherworld with nothing but terrible demons to keep you company. Will you succeed?
The challenge is to write a short story, with a maximum of 2,000 words, that is based on or inspired by our prompt.
Keep in mind that your story must be Asian Fantasy and must be categorized as Fantasy. You are welcome to incorporate romantic or horror subplots. If you have any questions about what Asian Fantasy is, check out our Profile Guide.
You can submit your entry through this form (also linked at the end of the chapter as an external link).
✦ The story must be a maximum of 2000 words long.
✦ Please submit using this FORM in order to have your entry counted.
✦ The story must be in English.
✦ Although you may submit multiple entries, you may only win with one entry.
✦ OPTIONAL: Tag your story with #GameOver and/or #AsianFantasy
✦ The story can be part of an existing anthology or a separate book on Wattpad, but the story must be newly written.
✦ Your story must follow Wattpad's Content Guidelines.
✦ You're more than welcome to share your entries via the comments! Please note that sharing your stories in the comments is not a valid submission for judging, so please use the form!
✦ Have fun and let your imagination run wild!
The contest will begin on May 1, 2022, and run until May 31, 2022, 11:59 PM PST. The deadline for entries is May 31, 2022, 11:59 PST. Any entries submitted after this time will not be counted.
✧ The winner will be announced via our profile.
✧ The winner will receive a feature on our reading list.
✧ The winner will be interviewed and featured in our So You Want To Be Immortal? Anthology.
✧ The winner will also receive a winning sticker to commemorate their victory.
Do I have to make a new book?
You can submit an existing or separate book, but please ensure that when submitting, the link must be your entry link, and we cannot add your existing book in our respective reading list.
Does it have to be 2000 words, and do I need to write a single chapter only?
Because it's a short story contest, the word limit is that and not over. Adding more than one chapter is welcome but please keep in mind the story must meet our word limit.
Can I do a co-written story with someone?
Yes, you can! However, if you choose to publish on both your profiles, be aware that we can only add one story to our respective reading lists, not both.
Can I enter more than one entry?
Yes, but only one entry can win.
What about Mature? Are LGBTQ+ characters allowed?
Of course! We always welcome LGBTQ+ characters and stories. Mature is allowed so long as it meets Wattpad's Content Guidelines. Stories that do not meet this won't be accepted.
How will our entries be judged?
Stories are judged on various factors, such as writing quality, originality, and the relation to our prompt. Ensure you are proofreading your works before submitting!
How do I submit my story for this contest?
Just complete this FORM and that's it!
Please note this contest and its rules were created by the APIFantasy team and is in no way affiliated with Wattpad Ambassadors or Wattpad HQ staff. We reserve the right to refuse entries that do not meet the criteria outlined in the Rules & Guidelines chapter or are triggering to our team. We are not obligated to provide feedback to all users, and any that we do provide is at our discretion.
Extensions will not be granted to ensure everyone is given an equal amount of time to complete and submit their entries. The decision of the judges is final and any abusive language directed towards the profile and its team will not be tolerated and will likely result in disqualification of your entry. Please review the guidelines carefully prior to submitting and send us a message if you have any questions or concerns you would like to raise.