Hello and welcome to the great Halloween Vault. Man, are you in for a treat!

Whether you are a writer, a reader, or somewhere in between, you are in the right place! We have AWESOME Halloween activities planned for the whole month of October. That's right, every day!

Are you sitting? Good, because that's not all folks! This book was prepared for you by 24 ambassador-managed profiles and 3 international profiles. There will be prompts, book hunts, other fun, and you'll find the Halloween Vault on all participating profiles:

@_creepy_pasta @_Dark_Fantasy @_Once_Upon @_ShortStory_ @_SteamPunk @BeyondSol @CoffeeCommunity @Fantasy @justwriteit @music @OUATfans @retold @sport @superhero @Urban-fantasy @WattFest @WattAmbChronicle @WattSupernatural @WattVampires @WattZombie @werewolf @YA @TeenFiction @Romance

You can also find a version of the Halloween Vault on three international profiles:

@AmbassadorsRo @AmbassadorsMY @AmbassadorsJP

What exactly will you find in the Halloween Vault?

Prompts - The 24 participating profiles will offer a writing challenge. It doesn't matter where you play or which Halloween Vault you choose. All entries will land in one pool as long as you use the submission form provided in each chapter.

Scavenger Hunt - Some of the profiles will have games available for our avid readers out there. The clue that's provided will help you find a certain story on one of their reading lists. Figure out the clue, go to the corresponding profile, search through their reading lists, and send them your guess via the submission form provided in that round.

Fun - Games, questions, interviews, and so much more will appear between the prompts and clues.

THE DOS AND DON'TS

► Please be respectful of other users. Let's keep things fun.

► Read each prompt carefully. You wouldn't want to spoil the fun for others.

► Only English stories will be accepted unless you're participating in a Halloween Vault on one of our three international profiles.

► All stories must adhere to Wattpad's Content Guidelines. 

► No mature stories. Remember these are community profiles, so please keep things appropriate for all readers.

► If you'd like your story to be considered for prizes, use the submission form provided in the chapter of interest.

► Do not put your guess for the Scavenger Hunt in the comment section. This would spoil the fun for other participants.

► However, we encourage you to share your entry's link for the writing prompt in the comment section but make sure you also submit it via the form.

► Entry must be relevant to the prompt.

► Tag your entry with #HalloweenVault.

► Pay attention to punctuation, spelling, and grammar.

► Word limits will vary depending on each prompt. Please make sure you adhere to them.

► All work must be original. We are looking for thrills that are unique.

► We strongly suggest you add this book to your library to ensure you don't miss out on any updates.

SCHEDULE

Duration: Daily updates for the whole month of October

Entries: The submission forms will be closed on November 7th

Final announcement: December 1st

PRIZES

Every participant will get a Halloween Vault sticker.

Prizes for the prompts' winners:

A sticker

Where your story ends up will depend on the prompt and the profile in question. In most cases, it will go into an anthology and/or receive a shoutout. In some cases, it will be added to the Reading List of the profile in question.

The Scavenger Hunt:

Everyone who manages to find the correct story for the clue will receive a Halloween Hunter sticker.

All the successful scavengers will get a shout-out in the final announcement chapter!

FAQ

Do I have to follow all the Halloween Vaults out there?

No, you can follow whichever Halloween Vault is convenient. All submissions will find their way to their intended destination.

Can I join later on?

Yes, you can join in at any time.

Can I create a book specifically for this contest?

Yes, you can create a book for this contest featuring all the prompts, or certain prompts that you wish to join in. It can also be a standalone story. (Standalone winner stories can be added to a winner reading list)

Can I add the prompt in an existing book?

Yes, you can but I'm afraid, it won't be able to be featured in selected Reading List if the particular story is chosen by the team.

Can I co-write?

No, the story must be your own work.

Are mature stories allowed?

We would like to keep our Anthologies appropriate for all audiences. So we will not be accepting Mature stories for this contest. Sorry. See Content Guidelines ( ) for more information.

How long do I have to submit my entry?

All submission forms will remain open until November 7th.

When will you announce the winners?

The official winner list will be announced on or around December 1st.

If you like, you can add this banner to your profile, it's our starting gift to you.