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Explore alternate realities, imagine future societies, and race against scientific progress. Invite us to whatever science fiction destination you can imagine, and then take us even further. Get writing!

As always, there is no entry fee. Minimum word count is 40.000 words. The stories that earn 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.

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    No Moon

    Years after an alien race took over the Earth, Anitra leaves her home on Mars to join the military with the hope that they can take back their homeworld. But what she learns could change her opinion.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Drake R Todd

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    Bon Wai

    Within the future, many things have been altered for the worse. Placed upon the set, Emily meets an intellectual counterpart and many others who must fight desperately for humanity's survival.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Jackie

    From Ashes to Snow

    Aria doesn't know what to do with her life. She loses the only thing keeping her stable. In despair, she makes a final choice... and ends up in a world she wasn't born in and a war she has no stake.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Marvelle Petit

    Murder the Citizens Scene 1 - Hunger

    An armistice forged in fear and blood, the World Coalition has allowed demons to walk among us. Now, the carefully negotiated treaty is broken, and a group of teenage soldiers must settle the score.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Eugene ~Xeawn~ Ward

    Heaven and Hell

    In a galaxy where immortals coexist with mortals, seven are chosen to restore balance in an unhinged cosmos. Yet it's not that easy when some are already perfectly satisfied with bloody chaos. Part...

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Deleted User

    Voyages of the Shep

    In a stupendous coincidence that could not possibly happen three times, the space shuttle Shepherd of the Stars is caught in an alien TECH beam and sent to an unknown part of the galaxy.

    Based on Star Trek V / Submitted almost 8 years ago by CarolWolf

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    Fighting Chance

    Mahoney is a kick-ass stuntwoman and martial artist who isn't afraid of anything. When she and her actress friend are abducted by warrior aliens, she finds that there is one thing left to fear: love.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by poakes46

    Deicide the God Eater

    There will soon be nowhere that the Aeolipile is not, she grows as she consumes every star and planet in her path. Her captain, Antino Elias Myann II is unopposed until a female soldier arises.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Flint_Epstein

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    Doppelganger

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    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Ezra_M

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    Still Holding Out For You

    After an alien invasion causes irreparable damage to the human race, survivor Layla Strohm must choose between staying wrapped up in memories of her missing husband or moving on to new love.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by KateThompson

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    Submitted almost 8 years ago by ReiseArch

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    Invasion

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    Submitted almost 8 years ago by WarriorOfTheLight

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    Power Rangers; Space Turbo.

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    Correspondence of a Genocide Survivor

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    Submitted almost 8 years ago by biangeli

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    Mitchell's Revenge

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    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Ingrid Wren

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    The Past in the Present

    The greatest battle of mankind is fought thrice - in the Past, Present, and Future. This battle cannot be stopped, for it revolves around hate. The six take 'Jaya' with them to the Present and Future

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by VictoriousVishnu77

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    Livewired

    Catharine Stahlric is sent her brother's AI, which contains dangerous information that finds her and four other outlaws running from the wrath of the USA's most powerful businessman, Sable Valencourt.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Deleted

    Free Convicts

    The Republic's colonist ship, Prometheus, is away and the passengers are eager for a new life. Including Ske'toa--Amelia--the crime lord who is searching for something more... interesting.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by E.G. Stone

    The Courier

    Even with all the world's advancements, all the world's changes, some things still aren't quite right. Deciding how to fix that is all that matters. So tell me; Do you dream?

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by TheCelticPhoenix

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    To The End

    John Marlow captains a vessel to the far reaches of space only to become embroiled in a horrific struggle in a nightmare world that test his limits as a man in his desire to return to his family.

    Submitted almost 8 years ago by Deleted User

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    About the contest

    Explore alternate realities, imagine future societies, and race against scientific progress. Invite us to whatever science fiction destination you can imagine, and then take us even further. Get writing!

    As always, there is no entry fee. Minimum word count is 40.000 words. The stories that earn 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.

    • What you win

    1st Place

    The winning novel will get a publishing offer!

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    2nd Place

    Silver badge on your profile, $40 Amazon Gift Card

    3rd Place

    Bronze badge on your profile, $30 Amazon Gift Card

    Top 10%

    Contest Terms

  • Submissions close on November 14th, but voting will continue for an additional week
  • Multiple entries are allowed, but each individual participant may win only one prize.
  • Minimum word count is 40.000 words
  • Old or previously published works are acceptable.
  • 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.

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