Welcome to The Season Anthology, a celebration of creativity, storytelling, and the enchanting changes that each season brings. This book is designed to spark your imagination and inspire you to explore the themes, moods, and magic that define each...
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❄️ Welcome to our first Season Anthology for Winter 2024! ❄️
As the frosty winter air surrounds us, carrying the scent of pine and the sparkle of snow-covered landscapes, we invite you to celebrate the magic and wonder of the season. Whether it's the stillness of snowy nights, the warmth of festive gatherings, or the ethereal beauty of winter's embrace, we want to hear your stories.
This is your chance to contribute to our first Winter Anthology by creating tales that capture the spirit of the season. From chilling ghost stories to heartwarming moments of togetherness, let your imagination wander through enchanted forests, crackling hearths, or shimmering, icy worlds. All you need is a newly written short story that embodies the essence of winter.
Ready to share your unique perspective on the season? Join us in crafting a collection that will chill, delight, and linger like the crisp breath of a winter morning.
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RULES
❄️ Your entry must be written in English and specifically created for this Anthology.
❄️ Your entry can be either ashort story or a poem. Both can contain between 100 and 2000 words.
❄️ You can publish your entry as a new book or in an existing short story collection on your profile.
❄️ Each user can submit one entry. You can collaborate with others on the entry. If your entry wins, the profile that published and submitted it will receive all the prizes.
❄️ Your entry must either adhere to one of the prompts listed below or fit the themes of Winter, Christmas or Yule.
❄️ Your entry must be submitted through the FORM posted by us in the comment section as an inline comment. You'll also find the submission form in the description of our profile.
❄️ Your entry must be submitted by December 31st, 2024 to be eligible for judging.
❄️ Mature Content is allowed as long as your entry adheres to Wattpad's Content Guidelines, the link to which is posted by us in the comment section as an inline comment.
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PRIZES
❄️ All winning entries will get an exclusive WINNER STICKER for their cover.
❄️ All winning entries will be published here in our Season Anthology book.
❄️ All winning entries will get a Shoutout in the winners chapter in this book here and on our message-board.
❄️ All winning entries will get a feature in our Season Anthology Reading List (only if the entry was published in a newly written book).
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PROMPTS
1. The Snowman's Secret — Every winter, you take great pleasure in building the perfect snowman. But this year, as you finish your creation, you notice something strange — its eyes seem to follow you, and its smile ... almost feels too real. What begins as a simple winter tradition turns into an exploration of the unexpected and eerie secrets hidden within the snow.
2. A Winter's Reunion — You've been looking forward to this winter reunion with your childhood friend, especially since you've harbored a secret crush on them for years. But this time, something feels different — will your feelings finally be revealed, or will a sudden twist change everything you thought you knew about your relationship?
3. The Snow-Covered House — Your family's old, abandoned house sits alone atop a mountain, now buried beneath a thick blanket of snow. On a cold winter's day, you visit it again, only to stumble upon a dark, unexpected presence. Unsettling memories resurface, and soon you realize you're not alone in the house—but something far more sinister is lurking in the snow-covered halls.
4. The Avalanche Conspiracy — While ice skating on a frozen mountain, you're caught in a sudden avalanche. But this isn't a natural disaster—it's a calculated plan, and the whole town could be in danger. As you race against time to uncover the truth, you must outsmart those who would use the deadly snow to their advantage and save the town before it's too late.
5. The Frozen Mutation — As a leading scientist, you discover a bizarre virus hidden within a snowflake that has the terrifying potential to transform people into reptile-hybrids. With the virus spreading fast, you must find a way to stop it before the entire town is changed forever, and the truth behind this chilling phenomenon is uncovered.
6. A Winter Like No Other — »This winter was unique because ...« Write a story or a poem that begins with this line and unfolds a tale of mystery, magic, or danger that sets this winter apart from all others. What makes this season different, and how will it change your protagonist's life forever?
7. The Stranger on Yule Night — On a quiet, snowy Yule night, you're alone in your home when a stranger knocks at your door. They seem to know more about you than they should, and their arrival is far too timely. Who are they really, and what brings them to your doorstep on the longest night of the year? What unfolds after their visit may be more than you bargained for.
8. The Living Snow Globe — Every winter, you create snow globes as a hobby. This year, you find one with a tiny village inside that seems strangely alive. When the snow falls inside the globe, it begins to affect your world too.
9. The Christmas Wish — As a child, you made a wish on Christmas Eve that never came true. This winter, an old friend returns, bringing with them a series of events that make you question whether that wish was ever really forgotten.
10. The Visitor at Yule — On Yule night, you light a candle to honor the ancient tradition of welcoming a traveler in need. But the stranger who appears on your doorstep knows things about your past — and your future — that they couldn't possibly know.
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DISCLAIMER
This entire event was created, prepared, hosted, and will be judged by a group of regular Wattpad users who are passionate about the genre and theme of this profile. This contest is in no way affiliated with Wattpad or its staff, so they play no part in any judging processes this event might go through. Our team reserves the right to refuse entries or submissions to this event that do not meet our pre-set required criteria, are inappropriate, are triggering, and/or violate Wattpad's Content Guidelines in any way. Any feedback given is at our discretion, but we are not obliged to do so. Any guidelines listed and decisions from the team and judges are final.
