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What is FrightFest?
FrightFest is a BTS-centric fic fest held specifically for the Halloween season! All Halloween clichés, supernatural creatures, and spooky thrillers are welcome!

Is this fest for only Halloween themes?
No! This fest houses anything and everything that is considered spooky! Thrillers, murderers, haunted houses, witches, demons, mysteries. While we all appreciate Halloween clichés and some bad spooky comedy, we thrive on everything from supernatural creatures to your darkest desires!

🎃 We are here for you! Especially since the fest could feature darker themes that can be triggering, we just want to remind you that we still have your best interest in mind! Everything we post will be tagged accordingly, but please keep in mind that there will be darker themes that may make you uncomfortable. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please send us a CC or DM!

Twitter
CuriousCat
Email - [email protected]

We hope you enjoy! Stay spooky!
👾 & 🥀

Mods are 👾 & 🥀, both she/her, 25+. While we would like to remain anonymous, we want to let you know that all gender identities and sexualities are welcome here! This fest is a safe place for everyone and we will not tolerate any form of hate.

Schedule
Timezone - KST

Prompting - July 1th - July 22st (opens 12AM, closes 11:59PM)
Claiming - July 23rd onward (opens 12PM)
Fics Due - October 20th (11:59PM)
Fic Reveals - October 28th
Author Reveals - November 5th **

** Author reveals will be two weeks after fic reveals regardless of how many days fic reveals last.
Please read through everything before asking questions or submitting and claiming prompts! More detailed info can be found on our Twitter and it is recommended you read through the master thread as well!

What is this fest for?
Everything and anything that is or could be related to Halloween! That could be the spooky season itself, darker horrors and thrillers, supernatural creatures, fantasy, or the autumn season.

Do I need an AO3 account to submit or fulfill a prompt?
Yes! The fest is held and monitored through AO3 and you need an account to submit a prompt and to fulfill one! If you need to create an AO3 account, their invite email takes between 1-3 days to receive so we recommend signing up sooner rather than later!

What can I prompt/write?
Anything ranging from basic Halloween clichés to serial killers!! Just make sure to stay close to what the prompter asked, adhere to the DNW’s, and tag your fic correctly!! Please refer to the writing and prompting rules below and on our Twitter for more detailed information.

How do I submit a prompt?
Please wait until July 1th to submit a prompt. On our AO3 profile, click “Prompt Form”. Fill it out and submit it! Then you should see it on the prompt page and under the “My Prompts” tab! There will also be a link under our master thread on Twitter.

How do I claim a prompt?
Please wait until July July 23rd to claim a prompt. You will find your chosen prompt (we advise you to keep track of them), click “Claim” in the bottom right corner, then fill out the claiming form which can also be found at the bottom of the FAQ and under the master thread.

How many people can claim a prompt?
Only one person can claim each prompt! If you would like to claim a self-prompt, each one can be claimed up to 5 times! If we need to add more, please let us know!

Does my prompt have to be ship related?
No! This is a BTS-centric fest, so as long as the fic revolves around the members then it's fine! Ships and side ships are welcome along with members of other groups, actors and actresses, OC's, etc! However, we DO NOT ALLOW Y/N inserts or main pairings of BTS x Non-BTS Member (ie. Jeongguk x Yugyeom). BTS x Non-BTS are allowed as a side ship only.

Can my AO3/Twitter remain anonymous?
Yes! There will be an author reveal form that you will need to fill out once you’ve submitted your fic! You’ll let us know there!

Does my fic have to be completed or can I submit a WIP?
You can submit a WIP or chaptered fic AS LONG AS the first chapter(s) meet the minimum word count.
** The fic has to be a new, unposted story!
** Please refrain from posting a sequel or continuing the series until after the fest is over. This is due to how AO3, collections, and series on AO3 work.

I've claimed a prompt but can't make the deadline, what do I do?
We offer extensions if you need a little more time, but you're always free to drop one/all prompts without repercussions as we understand life gets in the way. PLEASE fill out the drop out form before dropping your prompt(s)!

How can we reach you for questions?
Through our CC, Twitter DM’s, or email! Links can be found throughout our AO3 and in our pinned tweet on Twitter!

🚨 Please do not ghost us! (No pun intended.) Without a legitimate excuse for why you haven't filled out a form or fulfilled the prompt within the given time frame (October 20th is the deadline, the collection will remain open for another month after author reveals are over), you will not be able to participate in next year's fest. 🚨

Form Hub
A thread of all the forms you need, in one place!
Claim Form - Please fill this out once you've selected your prompt(s)! If this isn’t filled out within 48 hours, your claim will be removed!
Author Reveal Form - Please fill this out once you’ve submitted your fic! If you don’t have a moodboard or graphic for your fic now, you can always DM us yours later!
Beta Info - We are working with BTSBetaServices this year for betas! Please click "Beta Info" for more information!
Drop Out Form - Please fill this out if you wish to drop one or all of your prompts! Remember, you do have an extra month to add your fic to the collection. If you have other questions, please don't hesitate to send us a CC or DM!
Contact Us
Twitter
CuriousCat
Email - [email protected]

Please read through everything before prompting and claiming! A summarized list of rules and information can be found under our pinned tweet with all relevant forms and “how to” guides. We recommend reading through the master thread as well!

PROMPTERS & WRITERS
 
TW = Trigger Warning
DNW = Do Not Want/Write
WIP = Work In Progress

For Prompters
Please use this format when submitting a prompt! We want everyone to be as safe as possible!
TW:
Prompt:
DNW:

🎃 You can submit up to 5 prompts per account!

🎃 RAPE/NONCON, PEDOPHILIA/GROOMING, ANY FORM OF UNDERAGE NSFW ARE NOT ALLOWED. Prompts with these topics will be deleted. If you have a specific idea or question you can still send us a CC or DM about it!
** This means under 18 writing and interacting with NSFW content and characters under 18 participating in NSFW activities.

🎃 Please refrain from adding a minimum word count or fic length request in your prompt. If these are added, we will ask you to change them. If they are not changed by July 15th, your prompts will be deleted.

🎃 Anything Halloween, spooky, supernatural, fantasy, dark, or fall-themed is welcome!

🎃 Open to all ships, including poly, OT7, etc.
** Y/N x BTS Member is not allowed. BTS Member x Non-BTS Member is not allowed as a main ship, but as a side ship is fine.

🎃 All sexualities and gender identities are welcome!

🎃 Please be as vague or as specific in your requests as you want! But remember, the writers are writing how they interpret your prompt so please be sure to state what you want along with your Do Not Want's/Write(DNW's)!
** You will only be able to edit your prompt until prompting closes! Though, you can still DM us if you really need to add or change something!
** Be aware, the more specific and detailed a prompt is, the more pressure it can put on the writer and the less likely they could be to choose it! It's not a free commission.

🎃 If you’re afraid your prompt is triggering or isn’t allowed, PLEASE put the trigger warning (TW) / content warning (CW) BEFORE the prompt and list the triggering topics!!
** Rule of Thumb: If you have to ask yourself if your prompt is triggering, it probably could be!

🚨 If you feel any prompt violates the rules, has the potential to be written that way, or make someone else uncomfortable, please send us a CC or DM! 🚨

For Writers

🎃 Only ONE claim per prompt!! For self prompts, each one can be claimed UP TO FIVE times!

🎃 You can claim up to 3 prompts including your self prompt.

🎃 Minimum word count = 1.5k, no max. word count.

🎃 Be respectful to the prompter and their wishes. Please respect the DNW's, TW’s, and tag appropriately.
** Questions or hesitations, feel free to ask us!

🎃 Please wait until July 23rd to claim. Claiming remains open after that date until the submission time, October 20th, 11:59 PM KST. Any claims made before claiming opens or after claiming closes will be deleted. Those prompts will not be reserved for you.

🎃 PLEASE be sure to fill out the claiming form within 48 hours of claiming your prompt(s)! If the form is not filled out, your claim will be deleted and you won't be able to fulfill your claim until the prompt is reclaimed and the form is submitted.
** This means if someone else claims it and fills out the form before you, there is nothing we can do.

🎃 Please correctly tag your fics and include the tags the prompter included!! As Halloween topics and tropes can be a bit controversial and triggering, we will be reading over everything to make sure your works meet the rules and requirements. We will contact you if we believe a tag should be added or changed, or if your fic doesn’t fit the guidelines. We will appreciate your cooperation as it will make it easier on us and you as well!

🎃 RAPE/NONCON, PEDOPHILIA/GROOMING, and ANY FORM OF UNDERAGE NSFW ARE NOT ALLOWED. Fics with these topics or plots inevitably leading to them will be rejected until fixed. If you have a specific idea or question you can still send us a CC or DM about it!
** Anything else goes as long as it is tagged and warned about properly!

🎃 If you are under 18, you cannot write NSFW! Please do not interact with NSFW fic tweets as well.

🎃 Ship dynamics don’t have to be tagged but please respect whatever tags the prompter asked for.
** Kinks MUST be tagged!
** Member x Non-BTS Member ships are not allowed as a main pairing. Side ships are fine as long as they are not the main focus. Y/N x BTS Member are strictly not allowed.

🎃 It's highly recommended to have your work beta’d! We are working with BTSBetaServices this year for betas! Please see this tweet for more info!

🎃 WIPs are allowed as long as the chapter(s) submitted are finished and meet the minimum word count.
** Please refrain from posting a sequel or continuing the series until after the fest is over.
** Fics have to be new or a previous WIP. They cannot already be posted somewhere.

🎃 Extensions can be given but PLEASE contact us if you need one. If you need to drop out, please fill out the drop out form!
** More info can be found on our Twitter!

🎃 The collection will remain open for a month after the deadline (October 20th) so you can still fulfill your claim up until the collection closes, BUT you will not be included in author reveals and your work will be posted and revealed automatically (after we skim them). We will still retweet your own tweets that @ us and anything with #btsfrightfest.
** This does not apply to anyone who is granted an extension and submits their fic in time, so if you need an extension please DM us.

🎃 You can change prompts but PLEASE contact us before doing so!!

🎃 No plagiarism! You are also not allowed to write a fest prompt outside of the fest. The prompters gave their permission for the fest to use their idea when they submitted the prompt, therefore writers of the fest are the only ones with permission to write them.

🎃 Give credit where credit is due! (beta's, mood board creators, etc.)
** Please wait to mention names or link their, or your own, profiles as works are to remain anonymous!! In the meantime, feel free to placehold with “Thanks to my beta, X!”

🎃 Works are to remain anonymous until author reveals are over!

🎃 Be respectful towards all authors and please support them when reveals happen! We want this environment to be as safe as possible!

🚨 Remember, this is not a competition but a writing fest for BTS, Halloween, and spooky fans to enjoy, so please remember to have fun!! 🚨
 
Happy Halloween!!!

👾 & 🥀