The World’s Richest Short Story Competition
$200K+ Prize Pool Is Open. Is Your Story In Yet?
Tell the story only you can.
Future setting. Any genre. Global stage.
Future setting. Any genre. Global stage.
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The Creative Brief
We’re calling on writers everywhere - seasoned authors and fresh voices alike - to submit a bold, original short story set in the future.
Word Count
Stories must be between 1,000 and 5,000 words.
Genres and Setting
All genres are welcome, but your story must be set in the future - near or far.
Key Dates
Entries Open: 04 May 2025
Entries Close: 30 September 2025
Longlist Announced: 31 October 2025
Shortlist Announced: Mid-November 2025
Winners Announced: 15 December 2025
Fees
Early Bird Fee - (04-31 May)
$5 pre-registered / $10 general
Standard Fee - (01 June - 31 August)
$10 pre-registered / $20 general
Deadline Entry Fee - (September)
$15 pre-registered / $30 general
Entry Qualification
Anyone aged 18 or older can enter, from anywhere in the world. All you need is imagination, originality, and a future worth writing about.
The Richest Short Story Prize Pool
This isn’t just another writing contest.
It’s a publishing milestone with rewards to match.
First Prize
1 Bitcoin
with name etched onto the blockchain
Second Prize
3 Ethereum
Third Prize
10 Solana
7 Shortlisted Authors
$500 each
40 Longlisted Authors
$50 each
Judged by Humans. Powered by Readers.
We believe in readers not gatekeepers. That’s why we’ve created a three-tiered judging process that combines community insight with literary expertise.
Big Rewards
The Fableration community will longlist 50 standout stories.
Expert Industry Judges
Six sharp minds will decide the shortlist of 10 finalists..
Final Vote by You
The Fableration community will vote to determine the winners.
Our Literary Power Panel
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This competition is brought to you by Fableration - a next-gen publishing movement reimagining how fiction is discovered, judged, and shared.
We’re building a fairer, smarter, and more sustainable ecosystem for readers and writers alike.
When you submit a story, you’re not just entering a contest. You’re joining a revolution in storytelling.
Ready to Make Literary History?
Big ideas deserve big recognition - and this competition delivers.
Enter the future of fiction. Start writing.
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