Contest Description

Take us on an epic journey with your best fantasy stories. Submit ancient tales about dragons and griffins, or tell us your vision of the future through a science fantasy story. We want you to unleash your imagination and show us what you've got! Write a truly unforgettable fantasty adventure!

Submit your best original fantasy fiction novels of 40.000 words or more. As always, there is no entry fee. The top 10% get the chance to be picked by the Inkitt staff for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. The winner will get published and be announced on December 25 2015.

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
    • (Note: Submissions can only be posted from a computer)

    • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
    • Minimum word count is 40.000 words
    • Multiple entries are allowed, but each individual participant may win only one prize.
    • There is no age requirement for participation but all stories must be rated appropriately by their authors.
    • Inkitt staff are not eligible to receive prizes, or be chosen as winners.
    • Before submitting a story be sure to check our guidelines page to ensure that you comply with all of our publication rules.

    Prizes for Winners

    1st Place

    The winning novel will get a publishing offer!

    Golden badge on your profile

    2nd Place

    Silver badge on your profile, $40 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place

    Bronze badge on your profile, $30 Amazon Gift Card

    Top 10%

    All Top 10% participants receive a "Top 10%" badge to their profile

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    1.Oblivion

    Nobody could recall his appearance or the sound of his voice. Nobody remembered him, but his sister – maybe a witch, maybe a teenage lunatic. Finding her brother may be a path to save a magical world.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by G. Kica

    2.Illiom, Daughter of Prophecy

    "Do not be swayed by the voices of reason, for where you must go, reason cannot follow..."

    Submitted about 3 years ago by Claudio Silvano

    3.The Colourless: Legends of the Lost Tribes 1

    The first book in the Legends of the Lost Tribes series is now available as a paperback novel via the author's website.

    Submitted over 2 years ago by Kitty Lewis

    4.The Art of Falling

    When an angel and demon bind their souls together, the only way to sever it is to make the angel fall or the demon ascend. Who will be triumphant: the love-struck angel, or the lustful demon prince?

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Dani Cojo

    5.Tides of Magic

    The advent of magic in Quindor pits a wayward Prince, a megalomaniac Empress, a righteous King-in-Waiting and a benevolent Bandit in a game of chinese checkers...and blood.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Utsav Mukherjee

    6.Dream of Embers Book 1

    Embrace the Cold. Shala of Evrelyn takes up the mantle of a duty her father could not, but comes to inherit the same enemies that sought to undermine the King.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Barend Kleynhans

    7.Equinox (Book One of the Firebird Chronicles)

    When her sister goes missing, young thief Lumina is determined to track her down. Even if it means travelling to the floating island of Angelica, and unearthing her own dangerous heritage...

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Larissa

    8.A Few Kisses Ago

    A chimera of love draws you into the fantasy world of Irene, the poetess and Christopher Gray, the painter as they move from London's Belgravia to the labyrinth of New York's The Chelsea Hotel.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by lidmila

    9.The Rites of Inheritance (Book 1)

    The subject of an ancient prophecy about the end of the world, Cassady Brewell is determined to save both her people and herself without bloodshed. But no matter what she does, destiny has other ideas

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Laura

    10.Stuffed

    Snatched by a taxidermy-happy countess and her unsettling assistant, young shapechanger Tom Ness only wants to live. But how can he save his skin when that's all they want?

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Beth Madden

    11.Brave New World

    Reyna, a young girl with promise, is taken in by a powerful Sorcerer. As time passes and she grows older and more powerful, she learns this brave new world is much harsher than she originally thought.

    Submitted about 3 years ago by Clare Hamilton

    12.The Clockwork Butterfly

    A time twisting fantasy story about a girl who travels to another world where she is drawn into an ancient struggle against Cancrastas Howl, the great evil dwelling amongst the connected dimensions

    Submitted over 2 years ago by Simon Yates

    13.Butterfly Enigma I

    Kallima Satudotter grew up in England, but, after her mother's death, a boarding school offers to take the girl in. The problem? The school is in the Fairy Realm, and only fae can get there.

    Submitted about 3 years ago by Britney Morgan

    14.Legacy

    The man who would be God.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Jacob Harris

    15.the deal - Book 1

    The day after my 16th birthday, I am in the hospital. Our parents gone. Aniya teetering. I have one chance to save her: find the truth. About me. About the secrets my family hid from me. [ Complete ]

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by evaro

    16.Eternity - Atila-Ira's Story: Prophesy

    Most Humans has lost their Gifts, but there exist beings out of their sight. One girl who constantly loses her memories after she uses her Gift in some strange way, is believed to be bring The End!

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Melinde-Mari Venter

    17.A Wish

    Stein is someone respected by all but no one knows the hidden pain beneath his emotionless mask. One day, he encounters a person who held the same wish as his. At first it was all curiosity, but...

    Submitted over 2 years ago by Sharmaine Vinoya

    18.Albion's Hero

    Lyle was just a child when his life was forcefully torn apart by an unknown party. Now, he must train to gain vengeance on those who took his life, and at the same time, not become what he hates most.

    Based on Fable / Submitted almost 3 years ago by Dias Ronas

    19.The Scroll of New Beginnings

    War is brewing, ancient evils and forgotten alliances have come forth. There are few who know what is truly happening, and it will take every bit of courage and sacrifice to find the Lost Scrolls.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by lucasdraco

    20.The Sword Summoner: History Repeats

    When an army of monsters attack the city of Pastrino only three boys escape the carnage. The ambitionless Trey Sted finds himself leading the small group in a quest to free his people from slavery.

    Submitted almost 3 years ago by Matthew Roys

    Contest Description

    Take us on an epic journey with your best fantasy stories. Submit ancient tales about dragons and griffins, or tell us your vision of the future through a science fantasy story. We want you to unleash your imagination and show us what you've got! Write a truly unforgettable fantasty adventure!

    Submit your best original fantasy fiction novels of 40.000 words or more. As always, there is no entry fee. The top 10% get the chance to be picked by the Inkitt staff for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize. The winner will get published and be announced on December 25 2015.

  • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
    • Authors will retain all rights to works submitted to the contest.
    • Minimum word count is 40.000 words
    • Multiple entries are allowed, but each individual participant may win only one prize.
    • There is no age requirement for participation but all stories must be rated appropriately by their authors.
    • Inkitt staff are not eligible to receive prizes, or be chosen as winners.
    • Before submitting a story be sure to check our guidelines page to ensure that you comply with all of our publication rules.

    Prizes for Winners

    1st Place

    The winning novel will get a publishing offer!

    Golden badge on your profile

    2nd Place

    Silver badge on your profile, $40 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place

    Bronze badge on your profile, $30 Amazon Gift Card

    Top 10%

    All Top 10% participants receive a "Top 10%" badge to their profile

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