Animism

8 Themes, 8 Contests...

A literary event of Olympic proportions, the Animism collaborative fiction contest features 8 separate themed events, each with a particular deadline. But to participate, you’ll need to arm yourself with a sense of Animism’s existing mythology--and we’ve got you covered. The writer’s guide on the right gives you a full run down of all the technical and creative guidelines. The best submissions will employ clever use of the show’s existing mythology, which means the more prepared you are, the better—so get downloading!

The Timeline

Keep an eye on this timeline to ensure you know the deadlines for each contest event! If any of the events below are greyed out—it's already too late!

• I. First Contact
• II. Early Civilization
• III. Heroes & Heroines
• IV. End of Days
• V. Famous Explorers
• VI. Legendary Warriors
• VII. Natural Disasters
• VIII. Great Thinkers

The Themes

• I. First Contact

  Submission Ends Jul 02

  Some of the most pivotal moments in ancient mythologies revolve around the moment preternatural beings first encounter the human race. Write a piece of flash fiction which re-visits how the spirits of Animism first came to know humankind--and the repercussions those events would have forever after.

• II. Early Civilization

  Submission Ends Jul 16

  Civilizations in antiquity had their patron spirits, but which spirits truly cared for the ancient tribes of yore? Write a piece of flash fiction detailing the relationship between one of Animism’s spirits and the early peoples in the Cradle of Civilization. Were the spirits spiteful or benevolent? You tell us.

• III. Heroes & Heroines

  Submission Ends Jul 30

  Supernatural deities invariably choose their champions; humans who have proven themselves worthy of the gods’ affections. Write a flash fiction piece telling the tale of one of Animism’s ancient heroes, be it the excerpt of an epic poem or a bard’s lyrics celebrating their exploits.

• IV. End of Days

  Submission Ends Aug 13

  Millennial conspiracies. Apocalypse hysteria. For generations, societies have predicted the end of the world with an oft-righteous trepidation. Write a short piece about the manner in which Animism’s three spirits have inspired these tales of apocalypse - and the likelihood of their eventual fruition.

• V. Famous Explorers

  Submission Ends Aug 27

  Lewis & Clark, Leif Erickson, Marco Polo. The world’s most famous explorers have gone to the far corners of the earth in the name of riches, trade and expansion. But what manner of involvement did spirits such as The Trickster have in mankind’s most storied expeditions? Tell us in 1000 words.

• VI. Legendary Warriors

  Submission Ends Sep 10

  In history, wars have been waged and battles have been fought in the name of some of earth’s oldest spiritual entities. Pen a piece of flash fiction, which elaborates on the role of Animism’s spirits in the rise (or fall) of some of history’s most famous soldiers, warriors and gladiators.

• VII. Natural Disasters

  Submission Ends Sep 24

  From cataclysmic deluges to earth-twisting tornadoes, the earth has long been a canvas for The Mother’s violent brushstrokes. But what role have natural disasters played in the eons-long struggle for supremacy between Animism’s sibling spirits? Write a piece of flash fiction exploring this topic.

• VIII. Great Thinkers

  Submission Ends Oct 08

  Some of the greatest minds the world has known have gone on to shape the world and the way we view it. But is it possible that some of history’s most prodigious thinkers have in fact been vessels for the agenda of scheming spirits? Tell us more in your own 1000 word submission.