Archive of Our Own

-Can my work be based of a sequel/another movie in the franchise that’s a part of my prompt claim? For example: I claimed The Conjuring but I want to base my work off of Annabelle Creation or The Nun?

Yes. The prompts allow for the whole universe to be used.

- Can I claim more than one prompt?

Yes, as long as your first claim is submitted IN FULL (completed, NO WIPs) before claiming a second prompt.

- How many people can claim the same prompt?

There is unlimited claiming on prompts.

- Are there any things I’m not allowed to write about in this fest?

No pedophilia or underage sex will be permitted.

-Can I create art or is it only fics for this fest?

Yes, both fics and art are allowed for this fest!

- Are there minimum and maximum word counts?

There is a minimum of 1,000 words, No max word count!

-Are WIPs allowed?

WIPs are allowed, but the first chapter needs to be complete by the time of submission.

- Are there any excluded pairings?

No, there are no pairing restrictions for this fest.

- Am I allowed to submit already published works?

No, only unpublished works may be submitted to the fest.

- Can I use AI?

No AI. No exceptions.

- Can I write a Harry Potter crossover fic?

No, only Harry Potter fanfics are accepted for this fest.

- Who do I contact if I have any problems or questions?

@burningchandeliers on Discord via DM or the Curses & Chaos Server.

@BurningChandeliers and @cursesandchaos on Instagram if you have any questions or problems.

- Is there a Discord Server I need to join for this fest?

Joining the server is entirely optional, but we'd love to have you! Invites here:

https://discord.gg/UzfV3dhGD

- Harry Potter Fandom. No crossovers allowed.

- Creators 18+ years old only

- Fic Submissions: Minimum 1k words / No Max

- Art Submissions are welcome

- Any Pairing

- Your first claim must be submitted IN FULL (completed, NO WIPs) before claiming a second prompt.

- Prompts can be claimed an unlimited amount of times.

- Works must be original and never before released. You may add to other collections after the fics are revealed.

- Absolutely no AI **NO EXCEPTIONS**

- No plagiarism of fics is allowed

- No pedophilia or underage sex.

- Fics MUST be tagged appropriately on Ao3. Fics must NOT be tagged ‘Creator Chose Not To Use Archive warnings’. Failure to do so may result in your fic not being released with the rest of the collection.

- All ratings allowed

- This fest is NOT anonymous so fic teasing is allowed and encouraged! Be sure to tag @BurningChandeliers or @CursesandChaos on insta so I can fawn over your fics with you!