Hey there deep space fans! Here at @BeyondSol we love everything that's out beyond our solar system, imaginative worlds and galaxies and adventures that tickle every fantastical bone in our bodies.

Speaking of bones, it's almost Halloween! And I'm the spirit of all things creepy, we want flash fiction of the most lonely variety. What's scarier than scary things in the inky vastness of space?

The Prompt:

You're alone somewhere in deep space... or at least you thought you were alone.

Where you are, what you're doing, and what is suddenly keeping you company is up to you, as long as you tingle our spines!

Guidelines

All content must adhere to the {Wattpad Content Guidelines}

Start Date: October 2nd, 2018

End Date: November 7th, 2018, 11:59pm EST

Word count: Maximum 500

Only stories in English can be accepted at this time.

Only one entry per author.

Must be original work written specifically for this contest.

Must be original characters created by you! (No fanfiction)

No mature works, please.

You may publish as a separate work or as a chapter in a work on your profile, as long as you provide the specific link to the chapter on the submission form.

Optional: Tag your story #BeyondSol and #HalloweenVault

Please pay attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar!

Prize

One winner will be chosen and receive a sticker and a shoutout! If the story is published as a standalone work then it will be added to our Black Hole Horror/Thriller reading list as well!

One winner will be chosen and receive a sticker and a shoutout! If the story is published as a standalone work then it will be added to our Black Hole Horror/Thriller reading list as well!

If you've followed all of these guidelines, then submit your entry via this {form}.

Feel free to share your entry in the comments below, but only the ones submitted via the form will be considered for the contest!

Let The Hunt Begin

Not a writer? No problem! Let the penslingers creep themselves out in their solitude while the rest of you embark on a perilous journey to find the answer to our chilling riddle.

The answer you seek lies in the @BeyondSol reading lists!

The Clue:

I am yet to be seen but they believe in me. When I pull you close you'll never leave me. I can devour you and anything that gets close without even trying.

Which reading list am I?

I come from a family that controls all of your lives. Others tell you when to stop or when to go, when to enter and when you're not allowed, what to wear and when to beware. When they see me they take precautions or it may cost them their lives.

Which book cover am I on?

I knew you before you knew me. From the day you were born we were inseparable. Some people wish they could escape me and others don't see me coming. My reputation, without a doubt, precedes me. Dare not say my name for it may be your last.

Which book title am I?

When you've figured out what we seek, submit your answer via this {form}!